Economics of Dams (Revised Edition)

Author: P. McCally (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book analyzes the relationship between rivers and humans, the environmental impact of dams, and the impact of dams on humans from a macro perspective, objectively evaluating the effects of dams on ecological environments and human living environments. From a micro perspective, it delves into technical issues of constructing large dams, the benefits of large dams, dam-related agricultural irrigation, the water power revolution, and the relationship between dams, industrial development, and humans—all of which are crucial to human development. The arguments are insightful and well-founded. The book objectively assesses the substantial impact of constructing large dams on human living conditions. Some dams have brought benefits to humanity, while others have completely destroyed the surrounding environment, posing significant threats to the survival of humans and other organisms. The rational use of water resources and hydropower is one of the natural laws that humans must adhere to in the process of social development. Only by living in harmony with nature can human society have a bright future.