Drinking Water: A History
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The completely revised and updated edition of the definitive book on one of the most important and controversial topics of our time: drinking waterWhen 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. Provocative, insightful, and engaging, Drinking Water shows just how complex a simple glass of water can be.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1590207203
ISBN13:9781590207208
Release Date:November 2012
Publisher:Harry N. Abrams
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.5" x 8.1"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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