Isbn: 9781032659947 - qanats and historic structures in persia: potential modern applications (10 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: New. Hormoz Pazwash, PhD, earned his BSCE with the highest honor among the entire graduating class of 1963 from Tehran University. He continued his graduate studies under the supervision of the late Dr. Ven Te Chow at the University of Illino.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Qanats and Historic Structures in Persia presents the early history of water science and includes the advanced knowledge held by Persians regarding the hydrologic cycle in general and groundwater flow in particular. It explains how the Persians understood the sources of rivers, streams, springs, and groundwater, at least seven centuries before it was known to western scholars, and how their use of underground water tunnels allowed them to transform deserts into centers of civilization and food production for thousands of years. It also presents an overview of ancient canals, weir bridges, dams, water storage structures, and water dividers constructed to supply water for irrigation and domestic needs. - Presents numerous examples of how qanats are used throughout the world, including the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. - Includes descriptions and photographs of historic structures, some of which are still operational after hundreds of years. - Written in an accessible and informative way, the book contains neither equations nor rigorous technical material. - Examines the renowned scholars of the late ninth through twelfth centuries, namely the Persian Golden Era.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Qanats and Historic Structures in Persia presents the early history of water science and includes the advanced knowledge held by Persians regarding the hydrologic cycle in general and groundwater flow in particular. It explains how the Persians understood the sources of rivers, streams, springs, and groundwater, at least seven centuries before it was known to western scholars, and how their use of underground water tunnels allowed them to transform deserts into centers of civilization and food production for thousands of years. It also presents an overview of ancient canals, weir bridges, dams, water storage structures, and water dividers constructed to supply water for irrigation and domestic needs.Presents numerous examples of how qanats are used throughout the world, including the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.Includes descriptions and photographs of historic structures, some of which are still operational after hundreds of years.Written in an accessible and informative way, the book contains neither equations nor rigorous technical material.Examines the renowned scholars of the late ninth through twelfth centuries, namely the Persian Golden Era. Qanats and Historic Structures in Persia presents the early history of water science and includes the advanced knowledge held by Persians regarding the hydrologic cycle in general and groundwater flow in particular. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Qanats and Historic Structures in Persia presents the early history of water science and includes the advanced knowledge held by Persians regarding the hydrologic cycle in general and groundwater flow in particular. It explains how the Persians understood the sources of rivers, streams, springs, and groundwater, at least seven centuries before it was known to western scholars, and how their use of underground water tunnels allowed them to transform deserts into centers of civilization and food production for thousands of years. It also presents an overview of ancient canals, weir bridges, dams, water storage structures, and water dividers constructed to supply water for irrigation and domestic needs.Presents numerous examples of how qanats are used throughout the world, including the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.Includes descriptions and photographs of historic structures, some of which are still operational after hundreds of years.Written in an accessible and informative way, the book contains neither equations nor rigorous technical material.Examines the renowned scholars of the late ninth through twelfth centuries, namely the Persian Golden Era. Qanats and Historic Structures in Persia presents the early history of water science and includes the advanced knowledge held by Persians regarding the hydrologic cycle in general and groundwater flow in particular. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Qanats and Historic Structures in Persia presents the early history of water science and includes the advanced knowledge held by Persians regarding the hydrologic cycle in general and groundwater flow in particular. It explains how the Persians understood the sources of rivers, streams, springs, and groundwater, at least seven centuries before it was known to western scholars, and how their use of underground water tunnels allowed them to transform deserts into centers of civilization and food production for thousands of years. It also presents an overview of ancient canals, weir bridges, dams, water storage structures, and water dividers constructed to supply water for irrigation and domestic needs.Presents numerous examples of how qanats are used throughout the world, including the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.Includes descriptions and photographs of historic structures, some of which are still operational after hundreds of years.Written in an accessible and informative way, the book contains neither equations nor rigorous technical material.Examines the renowned scholars of the late ninth through twelfth centuries, namely the Persian Golden Era. Qanats and Historic Structures in Persia presents the early history of water science and includes the advanced knowledge held by Persians regarding the hydrologic cycle in general and groundwater flow in particular. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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