Water, Peace, and War - Confronting the Global Water Crisis

Informationen zum Autor By Brahma Chellaney Klappentext This pioneering and authoritative study considers the profound impact of the growing global water crunch on international peace and security. Writing in a direct, non-technical, and engaging style, Brahma Chellaney draws on a wide range of research from scientific and policy fields to examine the different global linkages between water and peace. Offering a holistic picture and integrated solutions, his book promises to become the recognized authority on the most precious natural resource of this century and how we can secure humankind's water future. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Our Most Precious Resource under Threat Chapter 1: The Specter of Water WarsChapter 2: The Power of WaterChapter 3: The Future of WaterChapter 4: Changing Water Cooperation, Competition, and ConflictChapter 5: Shaping Water for Peace and ProfitAppendix A: Web Links to International Water NormsAppendix B: Genuine Intercountry Water-Sharing Treaties Currently in EffectGlossary

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• Authors: Brahma Chellaney
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.04.2013
• EAN: 9781442221390
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-2139-0
• No. of pages: 424
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 235 mm x 33 mm
• Series: Globalization
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education