Water Resources Sustainability
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (673 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071462309 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 330 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This thought-provoking reference examines: Examples of ancient civilizations that collapsed in the American Southwest and Mesoamerica -- and how modern societies are continuing the same unsustainable water use practices Water sustainability in the American Southwest, linking climate, water management, and growth Water resource sustainability through the conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water The impact of climate change on water sustainability Water supply security issues following 9/11 Water sustainabili
"resourceful" according to Sanda C. Isaman. If you are in the field of water management this is a must have book. lots of information on water distribution and management.
Expert insights into one of the major issues of the 21st Century Written by a team of leading experts, this resource provides the latest information and thinking on the globally-critical subject of water sustainability and management. The author includes methods for analyzing water resource needs, modeling, supply reliability, irrigation, and optimization.
He served as editor-in-chief of Water Resources Handbook, Water Distribution Systems Handbook, Urban Water Supply Management Tools, Stormwater Collection Systems Design Handbook, Urban Water Supply Handbook, and Hydraulic Design Handbook, all from McGraw-Hill. The WEF network includes water quality professionals from 79 Member Associations in over 30 countries. . Professor Mays is the author of Water Resources Eng