Peak Water: Civilisation and the World's Water Crisis
Autor Alexander Bellen Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 sep 2009
Ever wonder what would happen if you turned on the tap and nothing came out? Well, journalist Alexander Bell sets just that dilemma before his readers, taking them on a compelling journey through the history of fresh water to uncover the links between water, civilization, religion and politics. With accessible and animated storytelling, Peak Water reveals just how close we are to running out of fresh water - and how to avoid the dramatic consequences that may ensue.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781906817190
ISBN-10: 1906817197
Pagini: 207
Dimensiuni: 161 x 239 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.47 kg
Editura: Luath Press Limited
Locul publicării:United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1906817197
Pagini: 207
Dimensiuni: 161 x 239 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.47 kg
Editura: Luath Press Limited
Locul publicării:United Kingdom
Notă biografică
Alexander Bell worked as a journalist for the BBC, The Observer and the Herald. He reported from around the world and in the UK on conflicts and major events. Over time, he began to think that the greatest story of the age was how mankind lives on the planet. He became fascinated by water -- the way it influences the shape of so many things, and the assumption that the next big war would be over water. He wrote this book to share that fascination and introduce a wide readership to a vital issue. He lives in Edinburgh with his daughter.
Descriere
From the hanging gardens of Babylon to the glittering fountains of Las Vegas, water constantly emerges as humanity's most precious resource. Yet, as Bell describes, this simple technology that underpins the very foundation of our modern society is at its bursting point.