Featured Books & eBooks - Water Scarcity & Security
Water: All That Matters by Call Number: GB661.2 .Y68ISBN: 9781444156812Publication Date: 2012Empires have grown and declined due to discovery and exhaustion of their water sources, and now the West is at last catching on to the fact that abundance can no longer be taken for granted. For the last fifty years, wars have been fought over oil; for the next fifty, they may be fought over water (in fact, some local wars already have been). Remarkably, this new book is the first to bring together the ecological, geographical, political and scientific aspects of water.
Drinking Water: A History by Call Number: TD345 .S29ISBN: 9781590207208Publication Date: 2012When we turn on the tap or twist open a tall plastic bottle, we probably don't give a second thought about where our drinking water comes from. But how it gets from the ground to the glass is far more convoluted than we might think. In this revised edition of Drinking Water, UCLA professor and environmental policy expert James Salzman shows how drinking water highlights the most pressing issues of our time. He adds eye-opening, contemporary examples about our relationship to and consumption of water, and a new chapter about the tragedies that occurred in Flint, Michigan.
The Ripple Effect: The Fate of Freshwater in the Twenty-First Century by Call Number: TD345 .P77ISBN: 9781416535454Publication Date: 2011As the climate warms and world population grows, demand for water has surged, but supplies of freshwater are static or dropping, and new threats to water quality appear every day. The Ripple Effect is Alex Prud'homme's vivid and engaging inquiry into the fate of freshwater in the twenty-first century. The questions he sought to answer were urgent: Will there be enough water to satisfy demand? What are the threats to its quality? What is the state of our water infrastructure—both the pipes that bring us freshwater and the levees that keep it out? How secure is our water supply from natural disasters and terrorist attacks? Will the wars of the twenty-first century be fought over water?
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Maxwell, Steve. Future of Water: A Startling Look Ahead. (2011) - HD1691 .M38
Fishman, Charles. Big Thirst: The Secret Life & Turbulent Future of Water. (2011) - HD1691 .F55
Langwith, Jacqueline (Ed.). Water. (2010) - TD348.W377
Dasch, Julius. Water: Science & Issues (Vol. 1-4). (2003) - GB655 .D37
The Politics of Water Scarcity by Call Number: HD1691.P625ISBN: 9781534500525Publication Date: 2017Clean water is something we take for granted. It's there when we turn on our taps, fill a glass, take a shower or wash our hands—but for many of the world's citizens, water is a precious commodity. Many don't have access to clean water. Others must use the same water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. Is access to clean water a human right? Should water be provided by governments or by private entities?
High and Dry: Meeting the Challenges of the World's Growing Dependence on Groundwater by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780300227550Publication Date: 2017Groundwater is essential for drinking water and food security. It provides enormous environmental benefits by keeping streams and rivers flowing. But a growing global population, widespread use of industrial chemicals, and climate change threaten this vital resource. Groundwater depletion and contamination has spread from isolated areas to many countries throughout the world. In this accessible and timely book, hydrology expert William M. Alley and science writer Rosemarie Alley sound the call to protect groundwater. Drawing on examples from around the world, including case studies in the United States, Canada, Australia, India, and Sub-Saharan Africa, the authors examine groundwater from key scientific and socioeconomic perspectives.
Will the World Run Out of Fresh Water? by Call Number: TD345.W55ISBN: 9780737756081Publication Date: 2012A variety of contributors weigh in on whether or not there is a looming global fresh water shortage, on how desalination could be an answer to potability concerns, and on whether fresh water should be seen as a commodity or a human right.
Freshwater Supply by Call Number: TD215 .C37ISBN: 9780816078264Publication Date: 2010While many are more concerned about the world's oil supply, experts and scientists predict that the acquisition of water will soon supersede that of oil as a main source of international tension. Citizens of numerous countries already endure the hardships that come from the daily search for water. Meanwhile the world's increasing population and industrialization are raising the level of pollutants and toxins, tainting water sources that could be used for consumption or agriculture. Freshwater Supply investigates the increasing water crisis and outlines the inevitable political, environmental, and cultural ramifications of the issue.
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Barnett, Cynthia. Mirage: Florida & the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S. (2007) - TD224.F6 B368
Midkiff, Kenneth. Not a Drop to Drink: America's Water Crisis (and What You Can Do). (2007) - TD223 .M489
Miller, Debra (Ed.). Will the World Run Out of Fresh Water? (2007) - TD348 .W54
Pearce, Fred. When the Rivers Run Dry: Water—The Defining Crisis of the Twenty-First Century. (2006) - TC405 .P43
Masood, Ehsan & Daniel Schaffer (Eds.). Dry: Life Without Water. (2006) - GF55 .D78
De Villiers, Marq. Water: The Fate of Our Most Precious Resource. (2000) - TD345 .D473
Water in Plain Sight: Hope for a Thirsty World by Call Number: HD1691 .S839ISBN: 9781250069917Publication Date: 2016Water scarcity is on everyone's mind, but as anxiety mounts—even as a swath of California farmland has been left fallow and extremist groups worldwide exploit the desperation of people losing livelihoods to desertification—many are finding new routes to water security, with key implications for food access, economic resilience, and climate change. In this timely, important book, Judith D. Schwartz presents a refreshing perspective on water that transcends zero-sum thinking. By allying with the water cycle, we can revive lush, productive landscapes. Animated by stories from around the globe, Water in Plain Sight is an inspiring reminder that fixing the future of our drying planet involves understanding what makes natural systems thrive.
Taking on Water: How One Water Expert Challenged Her Inner Hypocrite, Reduced Her Water Footprint (Without Sacrificing a Toasty Shower), and Found Nirvana by Call Number: TD388 .P33ISBN: 9781570618314Publication Date: 2012By parts memoir, investigation, and solutions manual, this book chronicles Wendy Pabich’s quest to rein in her water waste. It features ruminations on philosophy and science, facts, figures and research tools; as well as how-to guidance for the general public on making small (or perhaps monumental) changes to increase their water efficiency.
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Rogers, Peter. Running Out of Water: The Looming Crisis and Solutions to Conserve Our Most Precious Resource. (2010) - TD388 .R64
Woelfe-Erskine, Cleo; Laura Allen; & July Oskar Cole (Eds.). Dam Nation: Dispatches from the Water Underground. (2007) - TD388.5 .D35
The Human Right to Water: Theory, Practice and Prospects by ISBN: 9781108722315Publication Date: 2019Within a short space of time, the right to water has emerged from relative obscurity to a prominent place in human rights theory and practice. This book explores this rise descriptively and prescriptively. It analyses the recognition, use and impact of the right to water in international and comparative law, civil society mobilization and public policy. It also scrutinizes the normative implications of the right to water with a focus on challenges and puzzles it creates for law and policymaking. These questions are explored globally and comparatively within different dynamics of the sector—such as water allocation, water access, urban and rural water reform—and in conjunction with the right to sanitation. This multi-disciplinary volume reveals the diverse ways in which the right to water has been adopted, but also its limitations when faced with the realities of political economy, political ecology and—partly—traditional legal thought.
Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World by Call Number: S/LM LeisureISBN: 9781524762858Publication Date: 2018Feeling desperately unhappy and morally bankrupt after a decade as a top nightclub promoter in NYC, Scott Harrison asked himself, "What would the exact opposite of my life look like?" Walking away from everything, ne spent the next 16 months on a hospital ship in West Africa and discovered his true calling. In 2006, with no money and less than no experience, Harrison founded charity: water. In Thirst, Harrison recounts the twists and turns that built charity: water into one of the most trusted and admired nonprofits in the world—renowned for its 100% donation model, bold storytelling, imaginative branding, and radical commitment to transparency.
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Salman, M. A. Human Right to Water: Legal & Policy Dimensions. (2004) - eBook
Petrella, Riccardo. Water Manifesto: Arguments for a World Water Contract. (2001) - HD1691 .P45513
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Burch, John. Water Rights and the Environment in the United States: A Documentary & Reference Guide. (2015) - Ref KF5569 .B87
Water, Peace, and War: Confronting the Global Water Crisis by Call Number: HD1691 .C44ISBN: 9781442249134Publication Date: 2015Now in an updated edition, this pioneering and authoritative study considers the profound impact of the growing global water crunch on international peace and security as well as possible ways to mitigate the crisis. Although water is essential to sustaining life and livelihoods, geostrategist Brahma Chellaney argues that it remains the world's most underappreciated and undervalued resource. One sobering fact is that the retail price of bottled water is already higher than the international spot price of crude oil. But unlike oil, water has no substitute, raising the specter of water becoming the next flashpoint for conflict.
The Price of Thirst: Global Water Inequality & the Coming Chaos by Call Number: HD1691 .P486ISBN: 9780816695423Publication Date: 2014"There's Money in Thirst," reads a headline in the New York Times. The CEO of Nestlé, purveyor of bottled water, heartily agrees. It is important to give water a market value, he says in a promotional video, so "we're all aware that it has a price." But for those who have no access to clean water, a fifth of the world's population, the price is thirst. This is the frightening landscape that Karen Piper conducts us through in The Price of Thirst—one where thirst is political, drought is a business opportunity, and more and more of our most necessary natural resource is controlled by multinational corporations.
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Pollert, Jaroslav & Bozidar Dedus (Eds.). Security of Water Supply Systems: From Source to Tap. (2006) - eBook
Selby, Jan. Water, Power & Politics in the Middle East. (2003) - eBook
Shiva, Vandana. Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution & Profit. (2002) - TD345 .S525
Ward, Diane Raines. Water Wars: Drought, Flood, Folly & the Politics of Thirst. (2002) - TD345 .W257
Southern Waters: The Limits to Abundance by Call Number: TD223.5 .C65ISBN: 9780807156506Publication Date: 2014Water has dominated images of the South throughout history, from Hernando de Soto's 1541 crossing of the Mississippi to tragic scenes of flooding throughout the Gulf South after Hurricane Katrina. But these images tell only half the story: as urban, industrial, and population growth create unprecedented demands on water in the South, the problems of pollution and water shortages grow ever more urgent. In Southern Waters: The Limits to Abundance, Craig E. Colten addresses how the South—in an environment fraught with uncertainty—can navigate the twin risks of too much water and not enough.
Water Without Borders?: Canada, the United States and Shared Waters by Call Number: HD1696.C2 W28ISBN: 9781442612372Publication Date: 2013Since 1909, the waters along the Canada-US border have been governed in accordance with the Boundary Water Treaty, but much has changed in the last 100 years. This engaging volume brings together experts from both sides of the border to examine the changing relationship between Canada and the US with respect to shared waters, as well as the implications of these changes for geopolitics and the environment.
Toward a Sustainable Water Future: Visions for 2050 by Call Number: TC411 .T69ISBN: 9780784412077Publication Date: 2012Toward a Sustainable Water Future: Visions for 2050 showcases the opinions of more than 50 experts who draw an optimistic picture of environmental and water resource conditions and issues midway through the 21st century. These authorities—distinguished professionals in environmental and water resources engineering, ecology, economics, and law—describes the pathways that could transform today's visions into future reality.
America's Water and Wastewater Crisis: The Role of Private Enterprise by Call Number: HD1694.A5 S74ISBN: 9781412818230Publication Date: 2011As more water infrastructure shifts from public to private-sector control, vendors, consultants, and facilities are taking on more importance. Lewis D. Solomon presents an historical overview of water supply and treatment needs and discusses the role of the government, including how water policy has been crafted. He argues that water scarcity is becoming a problem due to groundwater depletion, contamination, and patterns of consumption. He examines the impact of climate change on water availability and quality and considers both voluntary conservation programs and mandatory restrictions for water use.
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Pennington, Karrie Lynn. Introduction to Water Resources & Environmental Issues. (2010) - GB661.2 .P44
Boelens, Rutgerd; David Getches; & Armando Guevara-Gil. Out of the Mainstream: Water Rights, Politics & Identity. (2010) - eBook
Bressers, Hans & Kris Lulofs. Governance & Complexity in Water Management: Creating Cooperation through Boundary Spanning Strategies. (2010) - eBook
Kresic, Neven. Groundwater Resources: Sustainability, Management & Restoration. (2009) - TD403 .K74
Brichieri Colombi, Stephen. World Water Crisis: The Failures of Resource Management. (2009) - eBook
Crase, Lin & Vasant Gandhi. Reforming Institutions in Water Resource Management: Policy and Performance for Sustainable Development. (2009) - eBook
Mauser, Wolfram (Trans. By Karen Schneider). Water Resources: Efficient, Sustainable & Equitable Use. (2008) - TD345 .M2713
Feldman, David Lewis Water Policy for Sustainable Development. (2007) - HD1694.A5 F458
Perret, Sylvain; Stefano Farolfi; & Rashid Hassan (Eds.). Water Governance for Sustainable Development. (2006) - eBook
Bruch, Carl (Ed.) Public Participation in the Governance of International Freshwater Resources. (2005) - eBook
Kenney, Douglas (Ed.). In Search of Sustainable Water Management: International Lessons for the American West and Beyond. (2005) - eBook
Shaw, W. Douglass. Water Resource Economics & Policy: An Introduction. (2005) - eBook
Gopalakrishnan, Chennat; Cecilia Tortajada; & Asit K. Biswas (Eds.). Water Institutions, Policies, Performance & Prospects. (2005) - eBook
Bisson, Robert. Modern Groundwater Exploration: Discovering New Water Resources in Consolidated Rocks Using Innovative Hydrogeologic Concepts, Exploration, Drilling, Aquifer Testing, And Management Methods. (2004) - GB1001.7 .B57
McComas, Steve. Lake & Pond Management Guide Book. (2003) - eBook
National Research Council. Privatization of Water Services in the United States: An Assessment of Issue and Experience. (2002) - HD4461 .P75