Water Science and Technology Library

Sarma, Arup K.; Singh, Vijay P.; Kartha, Suresh A.; Bhattacharjya, Rajib K.

The book brings together high-quality research articles on advanced hydrological analysis, advanced computational methods, and the ecological and sociological aspects of urban watershed management under one umbrella. The rapid pace of urbanization, not accompanied by any farsighted, holistic plan, has reduced many cities in the developing world into multi-hazard areas. The most perceptible consequence of urbanization is the change in land-use and land cover, which in turn impacts hydrological systems. Accordingly, scientific studies on urban hydrology with due emphasis on ecological and sociological aspects under changing climate are vital to the appropriate design of urban landscapes and civil infrastructure works. This book addresses precisely these issues, offering a useful guide for environmentalists, hydrologists, and a broad range of socio-economic scientists exploring the environmental vulnerabilities arising from urbanization.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-11-04

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319401942

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-40195-9

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 370