ISBN: 9780282247232 - Irrigation Development and Public Water Policy (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles irrigation's economic and social narrative from its ancient roots to the 20th century. Once a local, often haphazard endeavor, in the US, irrigation took on national significance, prompting dedicated policymaking and innovative engineering. Faced with arid landscapes unsuitable for farming, irrigation emerged as a lifeline for westward expansion and agricultural prosperity. The author traces the evolution of irrigation practices, from rudimentary techniques to large-scale government-funded projects, highlighting the challenges and successes of this transformative practice. This book underscores the crucial role irrigation has played in shaping the American landscape, feeding its population, and driving its economic growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…