I want to know the areas anti-erosion practices should be done

Question

and to help me locate a good text book to carry out a study on such practices

Answer 1

Any place that is subject to mass wasting, especially if the area is used for farming or human development.

http://seis.natsci.csulb.edu/bperry/Mass...

I would talk to your local geology or engineering department on the best practices on how to conduct a study.