Rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta
A Fluvial Account of Bengal
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Beschreibung
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.
Constitutes the first comprehensive book on the rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta.
Addresses critical issues such as the conflict over sharing of trans-boundary water
Contains unique maps showing changing river courses and coast-lines
Suited well for students, researchers and interested laymen
Constitutes the first comprehensive book on the rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta Addresses critical issues such as the conflict over sharing of trans-boundary water Contains unique maps showing changing river courses and coast-lines Suited well for students, researchers and interested laymen
Autor*in
Kalyan Rudra
Themen in »Rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta«
Geological Evolution of GBM Delta Hydro-diplomacy India Changing river courses Bengal Seasonal Floods and Flood Risks Farakka Barrage Environmental Impacts in Bengal Trans-boundary Water Issues Water conflict India Bangladesh Erosion, Avulsion and Sediment River Embankment Sundarban Jamuna hydrogeology world regional geography