Drought & water supply books

Bestselling author Brian Fagan presents the story of water-the one resource that has shaped human history more than...  Read More >>

The groundbreaking new concept that reveals the true and hazardous extent of our everyday water consumption. This...  Read More >>

The groundbreaking new concept that reveals the true and hazardous extent of our everyday water consumption. This...  Read More >>

Presents environmental history of California's Great Central Valley, where extensive freshwater and tidal wetlands...  Read More >>

"There is not enough water globally for all the things humans need and want water to do for us. Water supply bubbles...  Read More >>

Sara B. Pritchard traces the Rhône’s remaking since 1945, showing how state officials, technical elites, and citizens...  Read More >>

This book presents results of scientific studies ranging from hydrological modelling to water management and policy...  Read More >>

Drought is one of the likely consequences of climate change in many regions of the world. This book aims to provide...  Read More >>

The lack of water is no longer just a problem in the arid West. Drought, contaminated groundwater, overuse, and...  Read More >>

Based on the 'soft path' approach to the energy sector, a transition is now under way to a soft path for water....  Read More >>

This new edition of WHO's Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality provides a state-of-the art perspective on issues...  Read More >>

Defines wetlands, describes their functions, and presents a variety of methods used to assess the extent of wetlands....  Read More >>

In telling the story of the Snake River, Hawley addresses such questions as, who should exercise control over natural...  Read More >>

Degradation of soil and water resources due to food and fibre production has been a concern for centuries in all...  Read More >>

This book applies securitisation theory to the present Israeli-Palestinian situation with a particular focus on...  Read More >>

Water is the most vital element among the natural resources, and is crucial for the survival of various living organisms....  Read More >>

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wal-Mart Effect comes a fascinating journey into the secret life...  Read More >>

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wal-Mart Effect comes a fascinating journey into the secret life...  Read More >>

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This book deals with irrigation disputes and conflict transformation in Central Asia. It analyzes aid projects which...  Read More >>

Excessive groundwater pumping, groundwater contamination, and subsurface thermal anomalies have occurred frequently...  Read More >>

Urban water conflicts, manifested first in Europe in the 19th century and observed in various forms in developing...  Read More >>

Africa is currently the least urbanised region in the world, but this is changing fast. Of the billion people living...  Read More >>

The water footprint is an indicator of water use that looks at both direct and indirect water use of a consumer...  Read More >>

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