Includes bibliographical references and index. New Book -- October -- 2015
Contents:
Chapter 1. What is water? -- chapter 2. Water use -- chapter 3. Surface water : rivers, streams, and lakes -- chapter 4. Groundwater -- chapter 5. Drinking water : safety on tap -- chapter 6. Oceans and estuaries -- chapter 7. Wetlands -- chapter 8. The arid west : where water is scarce -- chapter 9. Water : a global perspective.
Summary:
This volume focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding water resources.
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