Arid Land Irrigation in Developing Countries
Arid Land Irrigation in Developing Countries

Author: E. Barton Worthington

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 148315971X

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Arid Land Irrigation in Developing Countries: Environmental Problems and Effects covers the proceedings of the International Symposium on Arid Land Irrigation, held in Alexandria, Egypt on February 16-21 1976. This book is organized into eight sections encompassing 46 chapters. The opening section deals first with the benefits of arid land irrigation and the effective use of water in irrigated agriculture. This section also tackles the public health and socio-economic impacts of irrigation, as well as the planning and managing of irrigation and drainage systems. The next section discusses the results of some case studies on arid land irrigation, such as in districts in Mexico, Iran, and Egypt. Other sections explore the influence of irrigation on changes in hydrological processes and cycle, soil fertility, water quality, and biological balances. The closing sections consider the human problems in irrigation areas, with an emphasis on the problem of schistosomiasis and malaria. These sections also look into the viewpoints of specialist agencies of the United Nations on arid land irrigation. This book will be of value to agriculturists, economists, and researchers.

Water Resources in the Arid Realm
Water Resources in the Arid Realm

Author: Clive Agnew

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-04-03

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 1040006248

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Originally published in 1992, this book dispels some of the myths that surround water resource problems of arid lands and the notion that there are simple ‘once and for all’ solutions. Population growth, industrialization, environmental mismanagement and land degradation have led to droughts, poverty and famine with the result that the need for space, food and key natural resources such as water has become the most critical issue in global development. Nowhere is this crisis more apparent than in arid lands, where water resources provide the key to economic and environmental development. The authors argue that as the arid land environment is highly variable the key to success is flexibility. The book is divided into four sections, dealing with the geography of the arid realm; the water resource problems they face: the methods available for enhancing water supplies and finally, management of this resource. The book will be of use to undergraduate and postgraduate student and for those actively engaged in the development of arid land water resources.

Water Resources and Agricultural Development in the Tropics
Water Resources and Agricultural Development in the Tropics

Author: Christopher J. Barrow

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-07-01

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 1317885198

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First published in 1988. There are many excellent texts on water supply and irrigation engineering, irrigation economics, agricultural development and the problems which often plague such efforts. Few syntheses of such writings have been made, despite a clear need for them from people interested in water resources and agricultural development: students of geography, economics, development studies and agricultural management, administrators, planners and aid agency staff. This book attempts to provide a broad interdisciplinary introduction for such people.

Arid Lands
Arid Lands

Author: Charles Hutchinson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-04-23

Total Pages: 1457

ISBN-13: 0429722036

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The international conference Arid Lands: Today and Tomorrow drew more than 400 participants from over 3 S countries to Tucson, Arizona, for one week in October of 19 8 S. The diversity of presenters, disciplines and subject matters addressed contributed to an interesting and informative conference. The papers presented in this volume represent the efforts of scientists and other individuals who, through their various disciplines, are addressing the problems of and opportunities presented by the arid lands of the world. A committee of five scientists reviewed for substance. relevance and their contribution to the conference the 284 abstracts that were submitted. They selected 146 for presentation at the conference and of those papers presented, 128 were received for inclusion in the proceedings.

Agricultural Drainage Water Management in Arid and Semi-arid Areas
Agricultural Drainage Water Management in Arid and Semi-arid Areas

Author: Kenneth K. Tanji

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13:

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This publication contains guidelines to sustain irrigated agriculture and protect water resources from the negative impacts of agricultural drainage water disposal. Using case studies from Central Asia, Egypt, India, Pakistan and the US, this study highlights four broad groups of drainage water management options and provides information to enable assessment of their impact and contribution towards development goals and to facilitate the preparation of drainage water management plans and designs. The options are: water conservation, drainage water re-use, drainage water disposal and drainage water treatment. The full texts of the case studies can be found on the attached CD-ROM.

Drought in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions
Drought in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions

Author: Kurt Schwabe

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-07-08

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 940076636X

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Offering a cross-country examination and comparison of drought awareness and experience, this book shows how scientists, water managers, and policy makers approach drought and water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions of Spain, Mexico, Australia, South Africa and the United States.

Developing The Environment
Developing The Environment

Author: C J Barrow

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-09-19

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 1317896327

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This book presents a comprehensive overview of global environmental problems - past, present and future - examining their roots and implications and suggesting, where possible, ways in which they might be mitigated or avoided by careful management.

A Land Between Two Niles
A Land Between Two Niles

Author: MIchael A.J. Williams

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-10-15

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1351469843

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Three themes run through this book, the first is the history of the Nile; the second is the degree to which the present Sudanese landscape reflects the operation of former geological processes; the third is the interaction between man and environment, not always to the benefit of either. A land between two Niles is an interdisciplinary account of the origins and characteristics of the alluvial plains of the lower Blue and White Nile. The contributors have focussed their attention upon this region for several reasons. Although the Gezira plain itself only occupies about one percent of the total area of the Sudan, the high quality long-staple cotton grown there provides nearly two-thirds of the country’s total export revenue.