عنوان
پدید آورنده
موضوع
رده
GB992.I4
GB992
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I4
کتابخانه
محل استقرار
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
(Number (ISBN
3030095185
(Number (ISBN
3319765442
(Number (ISBN
3319765450
(Number (ISBN
9783030095185
(Number (ISBN
9783319765440
(Number (ISBN
9783319765457
Erroneous ISBN
3319765434
Erroneous ISBN
9783319765433
TITLE AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
Title Proper
Rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
a fluvial account of Bengal /
First Statement of Responsibility
Kalyan Rudra.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Cham, Switzerland :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2018.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource
SERIES
Series Title
Geography of the physical environment
CONTENTS NOTE
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Intro; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Abbreviations and Units; 1 Rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta: An Overview; Abstract; 1.1 The Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) Delta; 1.2 Dynamic River System; 1.3 Rivers of Barind Tract; 1.4 The Ganga and the Bhagirathi-Hugli; 1.5 The Rivers of Rarh Bengal; 1.6 The Brahmaputra-Meghna System; 1.7 The Tidal Creeks; 1.8 Managing the Rivers; 1.9 Ecological Flow; References; 2 Evolution of the Bengal Basin; Abstract; 2.1 Structure of the Basin; 2.2 Basin-Fill History; 2.3 Late Quaternary Sequences.
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2.4 The Bengal Basin and the GBM Delta2.5 Stratigraphy of Delta; 2.6 The Changing Coastline; References; 3 Rivers of the Tarai-Doors and Barind Tract; Abstract; 3.1 Mountains to Plains; 3.2 Rivers of the Himalayan Front; 3.3 Characteristics of North Bengal Rivers; 3.4 The Teesta and Its Tributaries; 3.5 The Teesta Fan; 3.6 Human Intervention and River Style; 3.7 The Jaldhaka System; 3.8 The Tributaries; 3.9 The Torsa System; 3.10 The Mahananda River System; References; 4 The Dynamic Ganga; Abstract; 4.1 The Ganga through West Bengal; 4.2 The Dynamic Ganga; 4.3 The Changing Course of the Ganga.
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4.3.1 From Rajmahal to Farakka4.4 Changing Course Between Farakka and Jalangi; 4.5 Mechanism of Changing Course; 4.6 Estimated Flow; 4.7 The Ganga System in Bangladesh; 4.8 Policy Issues; References; 5 The Jamuna-Meghna System; Abstract; References; 6 The Bhagirathi-Hugli River System; Abstract; 6.1 Antiquity of the Bhagirathi; 6.2 The Bhairab-Jalangi and the Mathabhanga-Churni; 6.3 The Changing Off-take of Bhagirathi; 6.4 Meandering Channels; 6.5 Dying Rivers; 6.6 The Saraswati River; 6.7 The Bidyadhari-Sunti-Noai System; 6.8 The Jamuna and the Ichhamati; 6.9 The Adi Ganga.
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6.10 The Hugli Estuary6.11 Suspended Load; References; 7 The Western Tributaries to the Bhagirathi-Hugli River; Abstract; 7.1 The Bansloi; 7.2 The Pagla River; 7.3 The Mayurakshi; 7.4 The Ajay; 7.5 The Damodar; 7.6 The Khari-Banka; 7.7 The Rupnarayan; 7.8 The Kansai or Kangshabati; 7.9 The Rasulpur; References; 8 The Sundarban; Abstract; 8.1 Hydro-Geomorphological Characteristics; 8.2 The River System; 8.3 The Major Channels of the Sundarban; 8.4 Early Civilization; 8.5 Premature Reclamation; 8.6 Protection with Embankment: Myth and Reality; 8.7 Impacts of Tropical Cyclones.
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8.8 Recent Challenges8.9 Rising Temperatures; 8.10 Sea-Level Changes; References; 9 Flood in the GBM Delta; Abstract; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Changing Rainfall Pattern; 9.3 Location and Topographic Expression; 9.4 Major Floods of Bengal; 9.4.1 Flood Management; 9.5 Issues of Disaster Management; 9.5.1 Early Warning; 9.5.2 Strengthening Preparedness; 9.5.3 India's National Policy on Floods; 9.5.4 Policy in Bangladesh; 9.5.5 Linking Flood Management with Development; References; 10 Management of Rivers in the GBM Delta; Abstract; 10.1 Colonial Period; 10.2 Altered Hydrological Regime.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This is the first comprehensive book on the rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta. This volume covers all aspects of this highly populated region including land conflicts and environmental impacts such as the Indo-Bangladesh conflict over sharing of trans-boundary water. This book addresses the topic from a highly interdisciplinary perspective covering areas of geography, geology, environment, history, archaeology, sociology and politics of the Bengal region. The book appeals to a wide range of audiences from India, Bangladesh and the international community. The style of presentation makes it easily suitable for students, researchers and interested laymen.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
Springer Nature
Stock Number
com.springer.onix.9783319765440
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
RIVERS OF THE GANGA-BRAHMAPUTRA-MEGHNA DELTA.
International Standard Book Number
9783319765433
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Deltas-- Bangladesh.
Deltas-- India-- Bengal.
Watersheds-- India-- Bengal.
Deltas.
Environmental policy & protocols.
Hydrology & the hydrosphere.
Physical geography & topography.
Regional geography.
SCIENCE-- Earth Sciences-- Geography.
SCIENCE-- Earth Sciences-- Geology.
Soil science, sedimentology.
Watersheds.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Bangladesh.
India, Bengal.
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DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
GB992
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I4
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Rudra, Kalyan
ORIGINATING SOURCE
Date of Transaction
20200823111119.0
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