| Description |
xii, 210 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of color plates : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. What is Drought? -- Ch. 3. The Science of Drought -- Ch. 4. Quantifying Drought -- Ch. 5. Paleo-Drought: The Occurrence of Drought over Past Millennia -- Ch. 6. Drought in the 20th Century -- Ch. 7. Major Drought Events of the 20th Century -- Ch. 8. Drought in the 21st Century -- Ch. 9. Summary and Recommendations |
| Summary |
Provides a review of the historical occurrence of global drought, particularly during the 20th century and assess the likely potential changes over the 21st century under climate change. This includes documentation of the occurrence and impacts of major 20th century drought events and analysis of the contributing climatic and environmental factors that act to force, prolong and dissipate drought. Contemporary drought is placed in the context of climate variability since the last ice age, including the many severe and lengthy drought events that contributed to the demise of great civilizations, the disappearance of lakes and rivers, and the conversion of forests to deserts |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Drought relief -- United States.
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Droughts -- United States.
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Water quality management.
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Water-supply -- Management.
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| Author |
Wood, Eric F.
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| LC no. |
2010045894 |
| ISBN |
1849710821 (hardback) |
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9781849710824 (hardback) |
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