China's Water Resources Management: A Long March to Sustainability

Description: China's Water Resources Management: A Long March to Sustainability [Hardcover] Lee, Seungho Product Overview This book investigates water resources management and policy in China over the last two decades with a core focus on the role of water for socioeconomic development and sustainability. Recent policies, such as the Three Red Lines and the Water Ten Plan are evaluated for sustainable water supply, use and quality control. The book appraises solutions through demand management, water rights and pollution trading, virtual water and water footprint. Supply management is discussed taking examples from the Three Gorges Dam and the South North Water Transfer Project. The water market is investigated uncovering the active engagement of the private sector and includes discussions on how transboundary rivers demonstrate China’s engagement with its riparian countries for benefit sharing. This book will be an invaluable reference for researchers in the field as well as practitioners and students who have an interest in water and development in China. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Palgrave Macmillan; 1st ed. 2021 edition (July 11, 2021) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 413 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3030787788 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 83 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.47 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.83 x 0.94 x 8.27 inches Best Sellers Rank: #9,056,253 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3,051 in Environmental Engineering (Books) #3,209 in Regional Geography #6,527 in Environmental Studies #3,051 in Environmental Engineering (Books) #3,209 in Regional Geography We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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