Water Management - Prioritizing Justice and Sustainability

Water Management fills a critical gap: providing a base of knowledge to understand and manage complex water problems. It is geared primarily towards students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, but will also be a helpful resource for practicing water professionals who are looking for new ideas or a broader view of the subject.

This text explores the entire gamut of water issues, from dams to desalination, from prior appropriation to pumped storage, from sanitation to stormwater. Rather than teaching from one disciplinary perspective, it examines water through a variety of lenses: hydrology, climate science, ecology, and engineering, but also law, economics, history, and environmental justice. The result is a comprehensive introduction to one of the most demanding challenges of our time: developing just and sustainable solutions to water management.

About the author

Shimon Anisfeld is Senior Lecturer II and Research Scientist at the Yale School of the Environment, where he teaches courses in water management, coastal ecology, organic pollutants, and physical science for environmental managers. His research and writing interests include both freshwater and coastal issues, which he sees as central to the challenges facing the world in the coming decades.

Summary

Drawing on expertise from diverse fields of study, Water Management offers a comprehensive examination of waterissues such as prior appropriation, flooding, and famine. Perfect for students and professionals looking for a broader viewof the subject.

Product details

• Authors: Shimon C Anisfeld, Shimon C. Anisfeld, Dr Shimon C Anisfeld PhD
• Publisher: Island Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2024
• EAN: 9781642830057
• ISBN: 978-1-64283-005-7
• No. of pages: 440
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Sustainability, NATURE / Natural Resources, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / Water Supply, Environmental Management, Conservation of the environment, Water supply & treatment, Water supply and treatment