China's Water Warriors
Title | China's Water Warriors PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew C. Mertha |
Publisher | Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | 199 |
Release | 2014-10-03 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0801461707 |
Today opponents of large-scale dam projects in China, rather than being greeted with indifference or repression, are part of the hydropower policymaking process itself. What accounts for this dramatic change in this critical policy area surrounding China's insatiable quest for energy? In China's Water Warriors, Andrew C. Mertha argues that as China has become increasingly market driven, decentralized, and politically heterogeneous, the control and management of water has transformed from an unquestioned economic imperative to a lightning rod of bureaucratic infighting, societal opposition, and open protest. Although bargaining has always been present in Chinese politics, more recently the media, nongovernmental organizations, and other activists—actors hitherto denied a seat at the table—have emerged as serious players in the policy-making process. Drawing from extensive field research in some of the most remote parts of Southwest China, China's Water Warriors contains rich narratives of the widespread opposition to dams in Pubugou and Dujiangyan in Sichuan province and the Nu River Project in Yunnan province. Mertha concludes that the impact and occasional success of such grassroots movements and policy activism signal a marked change in China's domestic politics. He questions democratization as the only, or even the most illuminating, indicator of political liberalization in China, instead offering an informed and hopeful picture of a growing pluralization of the Chinese policy process as exemplified by hydropower politics. For the 2010 paperback edition, Mertha tests his conclusions against events in China since 2008, including the Olympics, the devastating 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, and the Uighar and Tibetan protests of 2008 and 2009.
Green Warriors
Title | Green Warriors PDF eBook |
Author | David E. Mosher |
Publisher | Rand Corporation |
Total Pages | 253 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0833043188 |
Recent experiences in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans have highlighted the importance of environmental considerations. These range from protecting soldier health and disposing of hazardous waste to building water supply systems and other activities that help achieve national goals in the post-conflict phase of contingency operations. The Army has become increasingly involved with environmental issues in every contingency operation and must be better prepared to deal with them. This study assesses whether existing policy, doctrine, and guidance adequately address environmental activities in post-conflict military operations and reconstruction. Findings are based on reviews of top-level policy and doctrine, analysis of operational experience, extensive interviews with diverse Army personnel, and a review of operational documentation and literature. From these sources, a database of 111 case studies was created. The research showed that environmental concerns can have far-reaching and significant impacts on the Army, both direct and indirect, especially in terms of cost, current operations, soldier health, diplomatic relations, reconstruction activities, and the ultimate success of the operation or the broader mission. Some evidence suggests that environmental problems may have even contributed to insurgency in Iraq. Recommendations include updating current policy and doctrine to fully address environmental considerations in contingency operations; ensuring that contractors are carefully selected and managed; and transmitting proactive field environmental practices and lessons throughout the Army.
WATERBORNE WARRIORS
Title | WATERBORNE WARRIORS PDF eBook |
Author | John M. Carrico |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 102 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Gunboats |
ISBN | 9780979423130 |
Waterborne Warriors examines the unique watercraft operated by the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. This book combines years of painstaking research with many never-before-published photographs provided by veterans, the National Archives, and the United States Army Military History Institute. The book begins with a historical overview of riverine operations providing insight into the unique mobility challenges that faced the U.S. Army in Southeast Asia. Each type of army riverine craft is detailed in its own chapter including landing craft, hovercraft, patrol boats, airboats, and small utility boats. The hovercraft chapter provides an in-depth look at only remaining SK-5 Air-cushion Vehicle on display at Fort Eustis, VA. This book will appeal to any military history enthusiast, scale modeler, or veteran.
Energy and Water Development Appropriations for 1999: Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
Title | Energy and Water Development Appropriations for 1999: Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 444 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Energy development |
ISBN |
Energy and Water Development Appropriations for 2000: Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army
Title | Energy and Water Development Appropriations for 2000: Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 592 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Energy development |
ISBN |
Professional Journal of the United States Army
Title | Professional Journal of the United States Army PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 428 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Military art and science |
ISBN |
Army Science and Technology Master Plan
Title | Army Science and Technology Master Plan PDF eBook |
Author | United States Department of the Army |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 540 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Military research |
ISBN |