Encyclopaedia of Management of Droughts, Famines, Deserts and Desertification (Introduction To Droughts)

by Parmeshwar Singh

Overview

This encyclopedia deals with most critical issues on Management of Droughts, Famines, Deserts and Desertification. The areas which have been covered are biggest deserts on the earth, climate change and desertification citing the situation in Africa, special focus on 21st century risk management in agriculture water use, poverty alleviation and rural development with special emphasis on Egypt's drainage system, irrigation modernization in Argentina, Mexico and Peru. Different steps in drought preparedness are illustrated with examples from the United States. Drought management in lndian context has been discussed with reference to global drought situation and its management. The encyclopedia's prima facie provides a comprehensive analysis of the changing trends in this dynamic subject. All major issues are explained in terms and examples from the real world problems. This encyclopedia will surely serve the purpose of trainees and trainers as it written by experts in a comprehensively and readers friendly way so as to meet the need of the present day readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789353149611
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	284
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Parmeshwar Singh, Ex-Principal Scientist/ Professor (Agronomy) had his early education from Udai Pratap college, Varanasi and studied at GAC Kanpur & BAC sabour for his B.sc. Ag. & M.s. Ag. (Agron.) degree respectively and obtained his Ph.D. degree from APS University, Rewa. He worked in ICAR project as principal scientist along with Professor and Head of Agronomy at RARS and college of Agriculture Rewa campus of Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya. He has to his credit published several outstanding Research papers in reputed journals and presented in international and National level conferences/symposia/workshops. He is also author of many books.