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Fundamentals of Water Security: Quantity, Quality, and Equity in a Changing Climate

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Fundamentals of Water Security: Quantity, Quality, and Equity in a Changing Climate
Fundamentals of Water Security: Quantity, Quality, and Equity in a Changing Climate

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Fundamentals of Water Security: Quantity, Quality, and Equity in a Changing Climate

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Burgeoning populations and the ever-higher standards of living for those in emerging countries increase the demand on our water resources. What is not increasing, however, is the supply of water and the total amount of water in earth’s biosphere—water that is integral to all standards of living. provides a foundation for understanding and managing the quantity-quality-equity nexus of water security in a changing climate. In a broad sense, this volume explores solutions to water security challenges around the world. It is richly illustrated and pedagogically packed with up-to-date information. The text contains chapter learning objectives, foundation sections reviewing quantitative skills, case studies, and vignettes of people who have made important contributions to water security. To further aid comprehension, end-of-chapter problems are included—both qualitative and quantitative, with solutions available to instructors. Finally, extensive references feature books, journal articles, and government and NGO reports. Sample topics discussed include: Students taking courses on hydrology, water security, and/or water resource management, along with scientists working in fields where water security is a factor will be able to use as a comprehensive textbook to understand and achieve water security.

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