Overview

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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Author:   E. Julius Dasch
Publisher:   Cengage Gale
Imprint:   Macmillan Library Reference
Edition:   illustrated edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.50cm , Height: 9.70cm , Length: 28.60cm
Weight:   5.257kg
ISBN:  

9780028656113

ISBN 10:   0028656113
Pages:   1200
Publication Date:   16 May 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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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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