Water Sustainability: A Global Perspective

Book Details

• Author: J.A.A. Jones

• Publisher: Routledge

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• ISBN: 9781444104882

• Pages: 464

• Cover: Paperback

• Release Date: 31-12-2010

• Package Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1.0 inches

About The Book

Water Sustainability: A Global Perspective by J.A.A. Jones is a comprehensive exploration of the complex global challenges surrounding water sustainability. As the Chair of the IGU Commission for Water Sustainability, Jones applies the latest mapping techniques to examine both the physical and human aspects of water management in the face of climate change.

The book is structured into three parts:

• Part One investigates the human factors affecting water sustainability, including population growth, urbanization, pollution, and the commercialization of water through globalization and privatization.

• Part Two focuses on the physical aspects, delving into the dynamics of the water cycle and how past and future climate change impact water management.

• Part Three discusses innovative solutions such as desalination, rainwater harvesting, improved efficiency, and better legal and administrative frameworks to address the challenges posed by water scarcity.

Jones concludes by critically examining whether technological and financial innovations can overcome the limits imposed by climate and environmental factors, and the associated costs involved in these solutions.

Water Sustainability: A Global Perspective is an essential textbook for students studying water sustainability, international relations, geography, and environmental management, offering valuable insights into one of the most pressing global issues today.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Merges both human and physical aspects affecting water resources.

• Practical Solutions: Highlights current and future solutions to water scarcity and management.

• Ideal for Students: A must-read for students of water sustainability, geography, and environmental management.