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OverviewThere is no statistical evidence that the frequency of flooding in Bangladesh has increased during the 20th century. There is indication however, that the inter-annual variation of floods and the areal extent of big events have increased since 1950. Is it really true that deforestation and land use practices of the Himalayan farmers are to blame for the recurring and devastating monsoon floods in the plains of the Ganga and Brahmaputra? This book presents new evidence resulting from a research project on floods in Bangladesh in the context of highland-lowland linkages. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas Hofer , Bruno MesserliPublisher: United Nations University Imprint: United Nations University Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.043kg ISBN: 9789280811216ISBN 10: 9280811215 Pages: 450 Publication Date: 30 November 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationThomas Hofer is a mountain expert in the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome. Bruno Messerli is professor emeritus and former director of the Institute of Geography and rector of the University of Bern, Switzerland. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |