Introduction to Water Resources and Environmental Issues

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'Introduction to Water Resources and Environmental Issues is a comprehensive primer on our most precious yet often-neglected resource. With systematic reviews of the critical challenges, this volume offers accessible treatment of thorny problems and provides useful summaries and additional readings. A must-read for students, scholars and practitioners to safeguard water - the foundation of life.' Christopher A. Scott, University of Arizona 'So glad to see this new edition! It's fully updated with contemporary trends and terminology. Particularly insightful are the Think About It features embedded within each chapter, encouraging the reader to consider different facets of evolving water resource issues. Overall, it continues to be a well-organized, highly readable, and comprehensive treatment of a critically important resource.' Ned Knight, Linfield College 'Introduction to Water Resources and Environmental Issues is an encyclopedic journey into the connections between water issues and an array of topics, including human geography, public health, ecology, geology, history and policy. It provides something for everyone: spectacular black-and-white photos, an introduction to virtually all aspects of water science, human interest stories, and great discussion questions.' Kathy Jacobs, University of Arizona 'Although written as a university textbook, I highly recommend this book for readers who wish to understand more about environmental issues affecting water resources. The authors attempt to provide a balanced and realistic approach to an individual's right for access to safe drinking water and the need to protect nature. It certainly was an eye opener for me.' Julie Aitken, The Leading Edge