The book familiarizes students with the current water crisis and with approaches for managing this essential resource more effectively in a time of rapid environmental and social change.
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William Whipple addresses current challenges of the water resources industry, stressing the need for coordination between current environmental regulations and water resources planning.
Positioned to become the foremost text on water resource issues, this companion to Hornberger's widely regarded Elements of Physical Hydrology reveals the enormity of the water crisis facing the planet while offering realistic hope.
Each chapter is supplemented with boxed case studies, end of chapter questions, and further reading, as well as a glossary of terms. The text is richly illustrated throughout with over 150 full colour diagrams and photos.
This book is a collection of innovative up-to-date perspectives on key aspects of water resources planning, development, and management of importance to both professional practitioners and researchers.
This state-of-the-art reference offers water resource and environmental professionals international coverage of water quality management and environmental issues, including the environmental impact of water development. Featuring contributions by experts from...
Preparing national regulations for water resources management: principles and practice. Food and Agriculture Organization; Rome. Cascão, A.E. 2009. Changing power relations in the Nile river basin: unilateralism cooperation?
Each chapter is supplemented with boxed case studies, end of chapter questions, and further reading, as well as a glossary of terms. The text is richly illustrated throughout with over 150 full colour diagrams and photos.
Water Resources: Efficient, Sustainable and Equitable Use shows what conflicts this will entail, and provides a basis for possible solutions.
Water is a vital part of every ecosystem on the planet. It is a prerequisite for the basic function and productive efficiency of life on Earth. Today, approximately a third...
Written by three industry practitioners, this book provides students, young professionals, policy makers, and those interested in the sustainability of our natural resources with a pragmatic and compelling perspective on how to manage the ...
Water Resources: Future Perspectives, Challenges, Concepts and Necessities
Water Resources Issues & Perspectives
This collection addresses the complexities of water management and the impact of environmental developments such as dams, reservoirs and irrigation schemes on public health.The main focus of the book is on vector-borne diseases such as ...