The World's Water 1998-1999Island Press |
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... problems . In 1998 , Island Press celebrates its fourteenth anniversary as the leading provider of timely and practical books that take a multidisciplinary approach to critical environmen- tal concerns . Our growing list of titles ...
... problems . In 1998 , Island Press celebrates its fourteenth anniversary as the leading provider of timely and practical books that take a multidisciplinary approach to critical environmen- tal concerns . Our growing list of titles ...
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... problems , from shortages to pollution , indicates that old ways of thinking about water development are no longer ... problems facing humanity and the natural world . It introduces the lay reader , as well as the water expert , to the ...
... problems , from shortages to pollution , indicates that old ways of thinking about water development are no longer ... problems facing humanity and the natural world . It introduces the lay reader , as well as the water expert , to the ...
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... problems related to fresh water . This book would not have been possible without their assistance , hard work , and contributions , and they all deserve to be acknowledged . Special thanks must go to Anna Steding , a research associate ...
... problems related to fresh water . This book would not have been possible without their assistance , hard work , and contributions , and they all deserve to be acknowledged . Special thanks must go to Anna Steding , a research associate ...
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... problems involving water face current and future generations . Among the most disturbing characteristics of our current situation are the following observations : • Per - capita water demands are increasing and per - capita water ...
... problems involving water face current and future generations . Among the most disturbing characteristics of our current situation are the following observations : • Per - capita water demands are increasing and per - capita water ...
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... problems of water availability and quality are threaten- ing that well - being . The World's Water addresses each of these factors by identifying the critical water issues that need to be addressed and by offering updated information ...
... problems of water availability and quality are threaten- ing that well - being . The World's Water addresses each of these factors by identifying the critical water issues that need to be addressed and by offering updated information ...
Contents
ONE The Changing Water Paradigm | 5 |
TWO Water and Human Health | 39 |
The End | 69 |
FOUR Conflict and Cooperation Over | 105 |
Reducing the Risk of WaterRelated Conflict | 113 |
Water Disputes in Southern Africa | 119 |
APPENDIX | 125 |
References | 132 |
WATER BRIEFS | 193 |
DATA SECTION | 235 |
Freshwater Withdrawal by Country and Sector | 241 |
Percentage of Population with Access to Safe | 251 |
Access to Safe Drinking Water in Developing Countries | 261 |
Reported Cholera Cases and Deaths by Country | 268 |
Reported Cholera Cases and Deaths in the Americas | 271 |
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Page vii - The following is the text of the agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the People's Republic of...