Three Gorges Dam

Rice, Earle, Jr.

ISBN 10 : 1680201727 ISBN 13 : 9781680201727

Editeur : Mitchell Lane Pub Inc, 2018

Synopsis

The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in China is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. Chinaâ s revered leader Sun Yat-sen conceived of it in 1919. Plans for its design and construction spanned several generations. Over the years, it suffered many delays and setbacks. It finally became a reality almost a century later. The massive structureâ a true engineering marvelâ became fully operational in July 2012. Since its inception, the huge dam has attracted great praise and equally great criticism. Its supporters point to its benefits, mainly flood control, power production, and improved navigation on the river. Detractors of the dam voice concerns over its negative effects on the ecology and environment. Both sides back their positions with convincing arguments. Only time will tell whether the damâ s benefits will outweigh its liabilities. In either case, the Three Gorges Dam stands tall on the river.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mitchell Lane Pub Inc
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1680201727
• ISBN 13: 9781680201727
• Reliure: Belle reliure
• Nombre de pages: 47
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible