The Flood Control Challenge: Past Present and Future Proceedings of a National Symposium in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the 1936 Flood Unknown - 1988

Chicago, Public Works Historical Society 1988. (XIV) 166 (1) p. Bound in the publisher's black cloth with gilt lettering (In good condition.)

Chicago: Public Works Historical Society, 1988. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. (xiv) 166 pp. Blue cloth lettered in gilt on the front panel and spine; illustrated with black and white diagrams and photographs. Very light rubbing on the corners; no interior markings; as issued, no dustjacket. This is subtitled: Proceedings of a National Symposium - New Orleans, Louisiana. The Chapters are: Keynote Address: FDR's New Deal: The Increasing Federal Role by William E. Leuchtenburg; The Flood Control Act of 1936: A Study in Politics Planning and Ideology by Joseph L. Arnold; Evolution and Future Flood Control in the United States by Theodore M. Schad; Comments by James E. Goddard and Helen Ingram; When May a Post-Audit Teach Lessons by Gilbert F. White; Small Watersheds and the USDA: Legacy of the Flood Control Act of 1936 by Douglas Helms; Flood Control in Urban Areas: Past Present and Future by Bory Steinberg; Comments by Martin Reuss and Michael C. Robinson; The Benefits and… Leer más

Public Works Historical Soc. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. (Flood control, United States, Congresses) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Public Works Historical Soc, 1988-05. Hardcover. Good.

Public Works Historical Soc. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!