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Rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta
XVII, 190 p. 77 illus., 40 illus. in color. online resource.
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. .
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.
World Regional Geography (Continents, Countries, Regions)