Rivers by Design
Rivers by Design

Author: Karen M. O'Neill

Publisher: Duke University Press

Published: 2006-05-03

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 9780822337737

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DIVA sociological history of flood control politics that examines how local and regional pro-growth interests organized to press the federal government to protect land from flooding, and how this action altered the relationship between regions and the federa/div

The History of Large Federal Dams
The History of Large Federal Dams

Author: David P. Billington

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2005-10

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13: 9780160728235

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Explores the story of Federal contributions to dam planning, design, and construction.

The History of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
The History of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

Author: Joe N. Ballard

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1999-02

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 0788176668

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An overview of the many missions that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CoE) have performed in support of the Army and the nation since the early days of the Amer. Revolution. This heavily illustrated history looks at the role of the CoE in times of war as well as in building projects in the U.S. and other nations. Includes chapters on explorations and surveys, lighthouses, hydropower development, flood control, waterway development, the Panama Canal, the environmental challenge, the Manhattan Project, the space program, and changing military responsibilities and relationships. Portraits and profiles of the CoE's highest ranking officers are also included.

Waterworks
Waterworks

Author: Stanley Greenberg

Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press

Published: 2003-03

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1568983883

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A collection of photographs which profile the aqueducts, reservoirs, tunnels, gatehouses, and tanks of New York's water system.