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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.

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... 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. <br>-- ARBA (2004)

... 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)

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