{"product_id":"dams-in-japan-japan-commission-on-large-dams-jcold-9780415494328","title":"Dams in Japan: Past, Present and Future","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview of Japan's long water history, by the Japanese Commission on large dams. Starting from the 7th century, when irrigation ponds were first constructed for paddy cropping, until the beginning of the 21st century. Elaborates on various roles of dams: water supply, power generation and flood control. Moreover, tries to clarify the negative impacts of dams on the natural environment and local societies, as well as extensive efforts made to minimize these impacts. Includes appendices with location and characteristics of main dams, administrative organs, river management system and water resources development river systems and facilities to offer the full picture. Richly-illustrated. Intended for dam and water resources professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Japan Commission on Large Dams -. Jcold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 041549432X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415494328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 7.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2009 pg. 134","brand":"Japan Commission on Large Dams -. Jcold","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48086618538239,"sku":"9780415494328","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1d4a2d30-dff3-4927-8e3a-2796fc817cde.jpg?v=1769095682","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dams-in-japan-japan-commission-on-large-dams-jcold-9780415494328","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}