Orange~Senqu - Artery of Life - Water and Peace in Southern Africa

San of the Kalahari; mountain farmers in Lesotho; township activists near Johannesburg; diamond miners at the mouth; scientists and eco-philosophers - these are just a sampling of the scores of people interviewed by Thomas Kruchem to tell the rich and multi-faceted story of this great African river.

It is a story steeped in cultural history, economic opportunity and overwhelming environmental challenge. And the whole thing is told against the backdrop of a global problem - the escalating shortage of potable water.

Water shortage is one of humanity's greatest challenges. It comes into sharp focus through the real-world issues faced along the river named Orange in South Africa and Senqu in Lesotho. In addressing these issues this compelling and beautifully illustrated book is part travelogue, part in-depth analysis and part a compendium of touching stories.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Kruchem
• Publisher: Brandes + Apsel Verlag Gm
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2012
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 213 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 704 g
• Illustrations: vierfarbig, mit zahlreichen Fotos und Multimedia-DVD
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Development theory and development policy; Nachhaltigkeit, Umweltschutz, Südafrika, Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Umwelt / Schutz, Umweltschutz, Sustainable Development, Afrika, Flüsse, Seen