The Atlas of Water Mapping the World's Most Critical Resource
| Author/creator | Black, Maggie Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication Info | Oakland : University of California Press Ewing : California Princeton Fulfillment Services [Distributor] |
| Description | 128 p. 09.630 x 07.500 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Credo Reference Academic Core |
| Subjects |
| Summary | Annotation Climate change, population increase, and the demands made by the growing number of people adopting urban lifestyles and western dietsthreaten the world s supply of freshwater, edging us closer to a globalwatercrisis, with dire implications for agriculture, the economy, the environment, and human health. Completely revised and updated, "TheAtlasofWater"is a compelling visual guide to the state of this life-sustaining resource. Using vivid graphics, maps, and charts, it explores the complex human interaction withwateraroundthe world. This vibrantatlasaddresses all the pressing issues concerningwater, fromwatershortages and excessive demand, to dams, pollution, and privatization, all considered in terms of the growing threat of an increasingly unpredictable climate. It also outlines critical tools for managingwater, providing safe access towater, and preserving the future of the world swatersupply." |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780520292031 |
| ISBN | 0520292030 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780520292031 |
| Stock number | 00027125 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |