Water : global common and global problems /

Annotation Water is one of the most essential element for the survival of living beings. With the increase in demand and decreasing quality and quantity, water has become one of the major issues and problems in the world today. It is unevenly distributed geographically and temporally, resulting in s...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Grover, Velma I.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Enfield, NH : Science Publishers, ©2006.
Temas:
Watershed management.
Water resources development.
Water-supply.
Water rights.
Water Supply
Bassins hydrographiques > Gestion.
Ressources en eau > Exploitation.
Eau > Approvisionnement.
Droits sur les eaux.
water resources development.
water rights.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Environmental > Water Supply.
Water resources development
Water rights
Water-supply
Watershed management
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Annotation Water is one of the most essential element for the survival of living beings. With the increase in demand and decreasing quality and quantity, water has become one of the major issues and problems in the world today. It is unevenly distributed geographically and temporally, resulting in surpluses for some people and a threat for others. This book covers topics on scientific aspects, governance, and best management practices. The book shows that good governance, policies for effective conservation and public participation are important for water use. There are a lot of examples of best management practices all over the world? for effective and efficient use of water, community-based programs in North America, Asia and Africa. The book provides two case studies.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 533 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781578085477
1578085470

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