期刊全称 | Arsenic Mitigation in Rural Bangladesh | 期刊简称 | A Policy-Mix for Sup | 影响因子2023 | Wardatul Akmam | 视频video | http://file.papertrans.cn/162/161785/161785.mp4 | 发行地址 | Addresses arsenic contamination in ground water in Bangladesh, which has been termed “the worst mass poisoning in history”.Presents a unique combination of a mixed-integer optimal model tested by comp | 学科分类 | New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives | 图书封面 |  | 影响因子 | Based on micro-level empirical research, this book uniquely addresses the problem of arsenic contamination in ground water in Bangladesh in a comprehensive way. At the outset, the book puts forward the opinions of experts regarding the cause of arsenic contamination in ground water in Bangladesh, followed by sample surveys depicting socioeconomic and arsenic-related situations in three arsenic-affected villages in Meherpur district, Bangladesh. The major contribution of the author is the mixed-integer Pareto optimality model (tested and proved through computer simulation), developed in order to supply safe water to the badly affected people in Taranagar village. The model takes into account such issues as the costs of different safe water options, exposure to arsenic and bacteria, distance of the water source from home, indigenous cultural traits, environmental safety and acceptability of the options to the people. Besides successful development and application of the model, the book outlines ways to persuade people to change their habits regarding drinking tube-well water and proposes a system through which safe water can be supplied to Taranagar village. The book emphasizes socio | Pindex | Book 2017 |
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