The World's Water 2006-2007: The Biennial Report on Freshwater Resources (World's Water)
by Peter H. Gleick, Heather Cooley, David Katz, Emily Lee
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Author: David Katz, Emily Lee, Heather Cooley, Peter H. GleickEdition: Paperback
Published: 2006-11-02
ISBN: 1597261068
Number of pages: 392
Publisher: Island Press
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Book Review: A gem for water studies
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first time I have seen "The World's Water" a bienniall report on the state of the planet's freshwaters and I have found what a gem of information it is.
The individual essays on concrete aspects of freshwater in the world today refer to matters that are critical and current. The tables and statistics at the end of the book are up to date references that are extremely useful to gauge the state of freshwater use and abuse in all regions of the world, an unvaluable resource for local activism anywhere in our planet.
Simply put, an indispensable book for anyone with interest in freshwater.
Summary of The World's Water 2006-2007: The Biennial Report on Freshwater Resources (World's Water)
Produced biennially, The World's Water provides a timely examination of the key issues surrounding freshwater resources and their use. Each new volume identifies and explains the most significant current trends worldwide, and offers the best data available on a variety of water-related topics.The 2006-2007 volume features overview chapters on:
* water and terrorism
* business risks of water
* water and ecosystems
* floods and droughts
* desalination
* environmental justice and water
This new volume contains an updated chronology of global conflicts associated with water, as well as an assessment of recent water conferences, including 4th World Water Forum. It also offers a brief review of issues surrounding the use of bottled water and the possible existence of water on Mars.
From perhaps the world's leading authority on water issues, The World's Water is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information and analysis on freshwater resources and the political, economic, scientific, and technological issues associated with them. It is an essential reference for water resource professionals in government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, researchers, students, and anyone concerned with water and its use.
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