Awards

• Winner of Best Reference Titles of 2016, Sciences 2017
• Winner of Best Reference Titles of 2016, Sciences 2017 (United States)

Overview

Through case studies, opposing viewpoints, and primary documents, this reference work examines the environmental and sustainability issues regarding water as well as how water is an intrinsic part of human culture. Every culture and ecosystem on earth depends on water. As the world's climate changes, human culture is increasingly threatened by the seemingly opposite problems of having too little clean, potable water and ""having too much water""—e.g., flooding, melting polar ice caps, and rising sea levels. What are the solutions that humanity must collectively pursue to protect our ability to flourish on planet earth? Water Planet: The Culture, Politics, Economics, and Sustainability of Water on Earth offers an unprecedented examination of the critical subject of water sustainability. Its essays, viewpoints, case studies, and documents show how this vital resource that many in first-world countries take for granted is intricately woven into not only basic human survival but also cultural, political, and economic stability. Readers will learn about topics such as flooding and drought; the growing problem of water pollution; the connections between water and gender, including gender equity and gender aspects of water ownership; the effects of global temperature changes on the water supply; concerns regarding fishing and overfishing; water security; and sustainable water management.

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Author:   Camille Gaskin-Reyes
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   ABC-CLIO
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.106kg
ISBN:  

9781440838163

ISBN 10:   144083816
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   24 October 2016
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

"Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Water and Climate Change Overview Case Studies 1. Small, Vulnerable Islands: Fallout of Climate Change 2. Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Developed Countries 3. Impacts of Climate Change on European Lakes Annotated Document Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Report 2014: Summary for Policymakers (PM) Perspectives Should Developed Countries Pay Monetary Reparation for the Ecological Debt Caused by Their Fossil Fuel Emissions? Chapter 2: Global Water Cycle Disruptions and Intense Weather Events Overview Case Studies 1. Old and New Dust Bowls 2. Hurricanes and Intense Storms 3. Water Issues in China and Neighboring Countries Annotated Document United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in the Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (1994) Perspectives Are Levees the Best Long-Term Solution to Protecting New Orleans from Flooding? Chapter 3: Sharing Freshwater: Cooperation or Conflict? Overview Case Studies 1. The Impact of Pollution in a Multicountry Lake: A Case Study of Lake Victoria in the Ugandan Context 2. The Lempa River Basin in Central America: Water as a Regional Public Good 3. Middle East Water: A Bone of Contention Annotated Document 2008 Draft Articles of the United Nations on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers Perspectives How Should the Colorado River Basin Be Managed to Mitigate Interstate Conflict? Chapter 4: Ocean and Coastal Environments Overview Case Studies 1. The Exxon Valdez Spill 2. Threats to the Galapagos Islands 3. Plastic Contamination of the Ocean: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Annotated Document United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: Part V: Exclusive Economic Zone Perspectives Will the Drilling of Oil in the Gulf of Mexico Be a Source of Regional Conflict between Domestic Stakeholders in the United States? Chapter 5: Water Governance and Conflicts Overview Case Studies 1. Water Diversions, Rain Shortages Dry Up a Major Iranian Lake 2. Illicit Trafficking of People and Products on the High Seas 3. Whaling Conflicts between Japan and Australia at the International Court of Justice Annotated Document Berlin Rules: Principles of International Law Governing the Management of All Waters Perspectives Could Conflicts over Water Actually Promote Peace and Stability? Chapter 6: Water as the Basis for Social and Economic Life Overview Case Studies 1. Cochabamba Water for Sale? 2. Cutting through the Oceans: The Panama Canal and the Proposed Nicaragua Canal 3. Waterborne Diseases and Human Development Annotated Document The Dublin Statement on Water and Sustainable Development (1992) Perspectives What Steps Should Be Taken to Help Provide Access to Clean Water for More People in the World? Chapter 7: Water, Human Settlements, and the Growth of Cities Overview Case Studies 1. Cities and LEED Building Technologies 2. Mexico City: A Water-Stressed Metropolis 3. Water Stress in African Cities Annotated Document UN-Habitat: Global Water Operators' Partnership Alliance (GWOPA): GWOPA Strategy 2013–2017 Perspectives What Steps Should California Take to Deal with Its Ongoing Water Management Issues? Chapter 8: Water, Ocean Exploration, and Land Grabs Overview Case Studies 1. Medieval Navigation Devices 2. Muslim Exploration 3. Chinese Exploration Annotated Document Diego Gutiérrez's 1562 Map of America from the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Perspectives Did Early Polynesians Deliberately Travel Great Distances to Colonize Pacific Islands? Chapter 9: Water and Energy Overview Case Studies 1. The Clean Energy Poverty Market: The Case of Chiapas, Mexico 2. Geothermal Energy 3. Environmental Impact Assessments: Theory and Practice and the Ilisu Dam and HEPP Hydroelectric Project in Turkey Annotated Document The 2000 Report of the World Commission on Dams: ""Dams and Development: A New Framework for Decision-Making"" Perspectives How Will the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Affect Peace in the Region? Chapter 10: Water and Culture Overview Case Studies 1. Creation Myths in Different Cultures 2. Water in Abrahamic Religions 3. Water in Other World Religions Annotated Document River Ganga at a Glance: Identification of Issues and Priority Actions for Restoration (2010) Perspectives Should Cultural Exceptions Be Made in Whaling Laws? Chapter 11: Water and Gender Overview Case Studies 1. Water and Gender in Madagascar 2. Women's Participation in Shrimp Farming in Asia 3. Women Explorers and Pacesetters Annotated Document Mainstreaming Gender in Water Management, UNDP Resource Guide (2006) Perspectives Which of the Following Development Aid Projects Have Been Most Effective in Incorporating Gender Considerations into Water and Sanitation Projects to Achieve Intended Outcomes? Chapter 12: A Time for Change and a Call to Action Overview Water Initiatives and International Efforts The Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security Climate Action Network United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change WaterAid Charity Water Women for Water Partnership (WfWP) Global Activities of the World Bank and Regional Development Banks Work of Regional Development Banks Outlook and a Call to Action Annotated Document Conference of the Parties Twenty-First Session Paris, COP 21, November 30–December 11, 2015: Adoption of the Convention Applicable to All Parties, Agenda Item 4(b) Bibliography About the Editor and Contributors Index"

Reviews

Readers will come away with a much deeper understanding of the topic. A comprehensive resource for those thirsting for information on water, politics, science, environment, and culture. - Library Journal

Author Information

Camille Gaskin-Reyes, PhD, is adjunct professor of Latin American studies at Georgetown University.

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