Rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta : A Fluvial Account of Bengal (Geography of the Physical Environment) （2018）

Rudra, Kalyan

Springer International Publishing AG（2018/04発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 190 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783319765433
• DDC分類 363.7

Full Description

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. 

Contents

Chapter 1. Rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta: An Overview.- Chapter 2. Evolution of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta.- Chapter 3. Rivers of the Tari-Doors and Barind Tract.- Chapter 4. The Dynamic Ganga.- Chapter 5. The Jamuna-Meghna System.- Chapter 6. The Bhagirathi-Hugli River System.- Chapter 7. The Western Tributaries to the Bhagirathi-Hugli River.- Chapter 8. The Sundarban.- Chapter 9. Floods in the GBM Delta.- Chapter 10. Management of Rivers in the GB Delta.- Chapter 11. Conflicts over Sharing Waters of Trans-boundary Rivers.- Chapter 12. The Concept of Ecological Flow.