Aqua shock : the water crisis in America / Susan J. Marks.

By:

Marks, Susan J

Publication details: New York : Bloomberg Press, c2009.Description: vii, 226 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

9781576603321 (alk. paper)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

333.7900973 22

LOC classification:

HD1694.A5 M37 2009

Contents:

Liquid gold -- Where our water comes from : a global perspective -- The disappearing act -- Danger! safe water at risk -- On governing water -- America's water gods -- The cost of water : cash, commodities, and capitalism -- Can water be saved.

Summary: "Aqua Shock takes a realistic look at the water crisis in America, explaining where our water comes from, what's happening to it, and why. It examines complicated water laws, discusses who does and who doesn't own rights to water, and describes how our groundwater becomes polluted. It concludes with what can be done to ease the crisis"--Provided by publisher.

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	NMC Library	Stacks	HD1694 .A5 M37 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		33039001110260

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Aqua Shock takes a realistic look at the water crisis in America, explaining where our water comes from, what's happening to it, and why. It examines complicated water laws, discusses who does and who doesn't own rights to water, and describes how our groundwater becomes polluted. It concludes with what can be done to ease the crisis"--Provided by publisher.

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