Overview
Written by eminent experts from academia, government, and NGOs
The first comprehensive, edited book to feature the River Ganga
Includes several illustrations
An accessible volume aimed at laymen and researchers alike
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Introduction to Ganga
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Rich Biodiversity of Ganga Basin
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Ganga Water Quality and Flows
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Some Vital Challenges Being Faced by Ganga in Changing Times
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Livelihood and Tourism
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Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
There is a plethora of information available on India’s national yet endangered river Ganga in the form of books, reports, publications, blogs, articles, websites, videos etc. Although much research has been carried out on specific aspects of the river, it is in isolated stretches over different time periods. As a result most of the information about this famous river is in a scattered form and many times reproduced from unverified sources. This volume is the first multi-author contributed volume publication on this subject. It is an effort to bring together under an umbrella a vast array of topics written by several authors of distinction. Though it was not possible to cover all the aspects of the vast river system, an attempt has been made to cover the major aspects ranging from cultural, biodiversity, hydrology, livelihood and tourism with a brief insight into the problems and possible solutions proposed by some authors.  Part I gives a basic introduction of the Ganga River. The existing data and available information from various sources has been compiled in a pictorial fashion in the form of cmaps in the introductory chapter. Its cultural importance with changing times is also discussed. Part II looks at the rich biodiversity of the Ganga Basin. It gives a detailed description of the major floral and faunal biodiversity with special emphasis on the national aquatic animal dolphin and Sunderbans, the largest mangrove wetland in the world. Part III examines ‘The Ganga Water as it flows’ focusing on the water quality as well as its associated challenges. Part IV looks at the complexities of issues confronting the river ‘Ganga in changing times’ be it snowmelt runoff, river bank erosion hazards or hydropower assessments. Part V touches on economic aspects derived from the river such as business opportunities and tourism. Part VI includes the voice of some Ganga lovers who have worked on issues concerning the river and feel passionately bonded to the river.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Our National River Ganga
Book Subtitle: Lifeline of Millions
Editors: Rashmi Sanghi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00530-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-00529-4Published: 21 November 2013
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-34396-9Published: 23 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-00530-0Published: 12 November 2013
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 415
Number of Illustrations: 27 b/w illustrations, 117 illustrations in colour
Topics: Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution, Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Freshwater & Marine Ecology, Educational Policy and Politics, Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice