Water: Science and Issues - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0028656113 ISBN 13: 9780028656113

Publisher: Macmillan Library Reference, 2003

Synopsis

In the 21st century, declining precious natural resources will continue to be political and cultural hot points, and no element is more important to life on our planet than water. This new full-color set encompasses topics in three broad subject areas: policy and management; oceans; and fresh water. With approximately 425 color illustrations, this exciting new resource covers all important water science concepts and current issues and highlights major historical developments and key figures.

About this title

Review

..."displays a breadth and depth of coverage that makes it valuable to both nonspecialists and those knowledgeable about water science and policy...a first-source reference...should be contained in the reference section of all libraries."
--"ARBA" (2004)

Synopsis

This volume presents the scientific and the social, economic and policy dimensions of the Earth's most important natural resource, water. It examines issues such as: public water rights and the on-going search for drinking water. The main topic areas include: policy and management, oceans and fresh water (groundwater, lakes and streams). It includes articles on water science concepts and issues relevant to 2003, on major historical developments, on key individuals who have contributed to the discipline and on careers available in the field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Macmillan Library Reference
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028656113
• ISBN 13: 9780028656113
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1200
• Editor: Dasch E. Julius