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Name: Evolution and Water Resources Utilization of the Yangtze River
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Author: Chen, Jin (Author)
ISBN: 9789811378713

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Descripción de contraportada

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Yangtze River system and its water resources development and management. From the perspectives of geology, hydrology, zoology, ecology, it discusses the Yangtze River's geological history and aquatic environments, analyses the endangered species along the river basin, and reviews the effects of human hydrolytic activities on its ecosystem. By studying the history of Yangtze River system and its water resources development, it provides insights into the effects of evolution and human activities on the ecosystem of its basin, and offers strategic thoughts on conservation and sustainable development of the Yangtze River.

Written by an author with extensive experience in the field, this book is an invaluable reference resource for researchers interested in the Yangtze River.

Detalles

Título Evolution and Water Resources Utilization of the Yangtze River
Autor Jin Chen
Encuadernación Tapa dura
Páginas 468
Volúmenes 1
Idioma ENG
Editorial Springer
ISBN 9789811378713 / 9811378711
Peso 1.94 libras (0.88 kg)
Dimensiones 9.21 x 6.14 x 1.13 pulgadas (23.39 x 15.60 x 2.87 cm)
Temas
- Topical: Ecology
Dewey Decimal Code 333.7

Acerca del autor

Jin Chen obtained his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from the former Wuhan University of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering (now one of the schools of Wuhan University) in 1982 and 1985, respectively. He then earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Civil Engineering from Tsinghua University in 2001. Dr. Chen's undergraduate and graduate studies focused on hydraulic engineering and structures, and he has pursued research at various research institutes and universities in the United States, Canada, Australia and Sweden. Currently, Dr. Chen is the Vice President, a Professor and Doctoral Advisor at the Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute under the Yangtze River Water Resources Commission. He is also the Vice Chairman of the Water Resources Professional Committee of the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society, the Director of the Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for Basin-wide Water Resources and Ecological Environment Science, and an advisory member of the Hubei Provincial People's Government. Dr. Chen's research has mainly focused on river basin water resources and aquatic environments. Furthermore, he received the YRWRC "Major Achievement Award" in 2007; was selected as one of the first candidates for the "High-end Talent Leadership Training Program" of Hubei Province in 2012; has received a Hubei Province special allowance since 2013; and received the Hubei Provincial Environmental Protection Government Award in 2015. Dr. Chen holds four state patents and seven utility model patents, and has published 10 monographs and more than 200 research papers. Moreover, Dr. Chen has been honored with the following awards:

- one state gold medal in design

- one first prize and one second prize for Chinese Dayu Water Science and Technology Progress from the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society

- one Hubei Provincial Natural Science second prize

- four second prizes from Hubei Province

- one second prize from the Ministry of Education for Science and Technology Progress

- one first prize for Science and Technology Progress from China Society for Hydropower Engineering

- one first and one second prize for outstanding natural science research papers from Hubei Province

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