Water (PRS - Polity Resources series) Book

Water is our planet's most precious resource. But must the cost of potable water become prohibitively expensive for the poor - especially when supplies are privatized? In answering these and other pressing questions the book shows how control of freshwater operates from individual watersheds near cities to water contested by entire countries. * a new title in Polity's `Resources' series - a range of short accessible books designed to introduce readers to the geopolitical battles over the world's most crucial resources.* Examines key issues such as the impact of climate change on supply water pollution and efforts to privatize water supplies.* Draws on a rich range of examples from the US UK China Brazil sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.* David Feldman is a leading expert in water resources management and policy and his book will appeal both to students and to the interested general reader.Read More