Kenya :

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• 出版日期：2013.
• 出版者：Elsevier,
• 页数：xxvii, 374 p. :
• 出版地：Amsterdam :
• 第一责任说明：edited by Paolo Paron, Daniel Ochieng Olago, Christian Thine Omuto.
• 尺寸：24 cm.
• 分类号：a256.23 ; a875 ; a925.623
• ISBN：978-0-444-59559-1(hbk.) :

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02h0046618 20141115092007.0 140901s2013 ne ab frb |001|||eng | 978-0-444-59559-1(hbk.) : CNY1338.75 UKMGB eng UKMGB OCLCO ; YDXCP ; BTCTA ; CDX ; YAM ; CNNGL f-ke--- HD75.6 ; HC79.E5 .K46 2013 ; K46 2013 338.9676207 23 a256.23 ; a875 ; a925.623 Kenya : a natural outlook : geo-environmental resources and hazards / edited by Paolo Paron, Daniel Ochieng Olago, Christian Thine Omuto. Kenya, a natural outlook Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2013. xxvii, 374 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Developments in earth surface processes, 0928-2025 ; volume 16 Includes bibliographical references and index. General geology of Kenya / Norbert Opiyo Akech, Christine A. Omuombo, and Moses Masibo -- Mineral, oil and gas resources / Norbert Opiyo Akech, Moses Masibo, and Daniel O. Olago -- Relief, physiography and drainage / Charles Maina-Gichaba -- Quaternary evolution / Daniel O. Olago -- Climate / John P.O. Obiero and Japheth O. Onyando -- Remote sensing application supporting IWRM in Kenya / John B. Kyalo Kiema -- Surface flows for people and wildlife in the transboundary Mara River Basin / Michael E. McClain and Amanda L. Subalusky -- Groundwater distribution and aquifer characteristics in Kenya / Zachariah Kuria -- Coastal waters / Christine A. Omuombo, Daniel O. Olago, and Eric O. Odada -- Renewable energy resources in Kenya / Christopher Oludhe -- Major soil and data types in Kenya / Christian T. Omuto -- Vegetation / Andreas B. Brink [and ten others] -- Agricultural expansion and its consequences in the Taita Hills, Kenya / Petri K.E. Pellikka [and eight others] -- The importance of fire ecology in protected areas management / Ilaria Palumbo -- Importance and dynamics of the mangroves in Kenya / Bernard K. Kirui -- Freshwater ecology of Kenyan highlands and lowlands / Dorothy Wanja Nyingi, Nathan Gichuki, and Mordecai O. Ogada -- The management of wildlife and fisheries resources in Kenya : origins, present challenges and future prospects / Mordecai O. Ogada and Dorothy Wanja Nyingi -- Environmental impact assessment in Kenya / Elijah K. Biamah, Jacqueline Kiio, and Benjamin Kogo -- Seismic hazard / Josphat K. Mulwa, Fumiaki Kimata, and Nguyen Anh Duong -- Overview of landslide occurrences in Kenya : causes, mitigation, and challenges / Charles Maina-Gichaba, Enoch K. Kipseba, and Moses Masibo -- Floods in Kenya / Alfred Opere -- Coastal erosion / Christine A. Omuombo, Daniel O. Olago and Eric O. Odada -- Monitoring drought with the Combined Drought Index in Kenya / Zoltan Balint, Francis Mutua, Peris Muchiri, and Christian T. Omuto. Kenya is a thriving country in East Africa: its economy is largely based on the natural environment that frames the tourism sector, mainly through safaris and holidays on the coast. The natural environment also underpins the second largest industry: agriculture. Kenya's social, technological, and industrial developments are a reference for many neighboring countries. Kenya plays a leading role in Africa and attracts huge amounts of investments. Furthermore, the humanitarian community has made Nairobi its base for international headquarters and regional offices. This makes Kenya a possible model for development and investment in its widest sense. This book aims at updating the holistic view on Kenya's natural environment and resources. It provides a sound scientific introduction to this country's physical and socioeconomic setting and its evolution through time and will appeal to a broad audience of students - in Kenya and abroad - as well as those working in the development and humanitarian sectors and to international donors looking for a scientific compendium on Kenya's environment. Its structure and references allow the reader to deepen his or her knowledge of every theme touched on in the book. Combines different aspects of physical geography, water and soil resources and their management strategies Written by a blend of international and national experts Includes specific case studies. Environmental economics ; Natural resources ; Economic development Kenya. ; Kenya ; Kenya. Management. ; Environmental aspects Kenya ; Kenya Economic conditions ; Environmental conditions. 21st century. aParon, Paolo. ; aOlago, Daniel Ochieng. ; aOmuto, Christian Thine. Developments in earth surface processes ; v. 16. aCN b010001 010001 256.23 P24 gljx1404 h1 ; rCNY1338.75