Freshwater Challenges of South Africa and its Upper Vaal River Current State and Outlook

This book promotes better understanding and awareness of South Africa' significant water problems by describing the country's and especially the Upper Vaal River's water resources. It is a "go-to" book for students, professionals and regular citizens when information is required regarding the country's and more specifically the Upper Vaal River's freshwater resources. It highlights the major problems and risks which need to be addressed and give a realistic and true representation of the current water affairs.

A propos de l'auteur

Anja du Plessis completed her doctorate at the University of Johannesburg and is currently a senior lecturer at the University of South Africa. Her research is focussed upon the challenges, risks and possible opportunities which the southern African region faces in terms of surface water availability and quality and have worked as a consultant in this regard. She aims to complete further research and consultation within the southern African region regarding possible future water-related risks and opportunities for various sectors.

Résumé

This book promotes better understanding and awareness of South Africa' significant water problems by describing the country's and especially the Upper Vaal River’s water resources. It is a “go-to” book for students, professionals and regular citizens when information is required regarding the country's and more specifically the Upper Vaal River’s freshwater resources. It highlights the major problems and risks which need to be addressed and give a realistic and true representation of the current water affairs.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Anja du Plessis, Anja du Plessis
• Edition: Springer, Berlin
• Contenu: Livre
• Forme du produit: Livre Relié
• Date de parution: 01.01.2017
• Catégorie: Sciences naturelles, médecine, it, technique > Sciences de la Terre
• EAN: 9783319495019
• ISBN: 978-3-31-949501-9
• Nombre de pages: 164
• Illustrations: XIII, 164 p. 24 illus., 20 illus. in color.
• Dimensions (emballage): 16,5 x 24,3 x 1,5 cm
• Poids (emballage): 385 g
• Thème: Springer Water; Springer; Springer Water
• Catégories: B, Water, Earth and Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Water pollution, Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management, Environmental management,, Environmental Sciences, Water supply & treatment, Water Quality/Water Pollution, Water quality, Environmental Science and Engineering