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A useful, easy-to-read introduction and summary of literature on the Colorado River. Eric P. Perramond, Journal of Historical Geography April Summitt offers a well-written political and policy history of the Colorado River. . . . It will be a welcome resource for academics, policymakers, upper division and graduate students, and those concerned about the impact of climate change and debilitating drought in the American Southwest. Benny J. Andres, Environmental History

To fully understand this river and its past, one must examine many separate pieces of history scattered throughout two nations--seven states within the United States and two within Mexico--and sort through a large amount of scientific data. One needs to be part hydrologist, geologist, economist, sociologist, anthropologist, and historian to fully understand the entire story. Despite this river's narrow size and meager flow, its tale is very large indeed. <br>--From the conclusion

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April R. Summit is an assistant professor of history at Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus.

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