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Our National River Ganga - Lifeline of Millions (Hardcover, 2014 ed.) Loot Price: R3,901
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Our National River Ganga - Lifeline of Millions (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Rashmi Sanghi

Our National River Ganga - Lifeline of Millions (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)

Rashmi Sanghi

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There is a plethora of information available on the river Ganga in the form of books, blogs, articles, websites, videos. Unfortunately, most of the information about this famous river is in a scattered form and reproduced from unverified sources. This contributed volume is the first multi-author volume publication on this subject. The River Ganga includes a vast array of topics written by several authors of distinction. Topics include; hydrology, tributaries, water uses, and environmental features such as river water quality, aquatic and terrestrial flora/fauna, natural resources, ecological characteristics, sensitive environmental components and more. Part I gives a basic introduction of the Ganga river. The existing data and available information from various sources has been compiled in a pictorial fashion in the form of cmaps. Its cultural importance with changing times is also discussed. Part II looks at the rich biodiversity of the Ganga Basin. It gives a detailed description of the major floral and faunal biodiversity with special emphasis on the national aquatic animal dolphin and Sunderbans, the largest mangrove wetland in the world. Part III examines 'The Ganga Water as it flows'. It focuses on the water quality as well as its associated challenges. Part IV looks at the complexities of issues confronting the river 'Ganga in changing times' be it snowmelt runoff, river bank erosion hazards and hydropower assessments; how the factors of population, poverty and pollution contribute to the fate of the river. Part IV touches on economic aspects derived from the river such as business opportunities and tourism.

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Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin: Switzerland
Release date: November 2013
First published: 2014
Editors: Rashmi Sanghi
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 415
Edition: 2014 ed.
ISBN-13: 978-3-319-00529-4
Categories: Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Regional geography
Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere
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LSN: 3-319-00529-4
Barcode: 9783319005294

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