THE ATLAS OF WATER, SECOND EDITION: MAPPING THE WORLD’S MOST CRITICAL RESOURCE
Book ID/图书代码: 11197511B47590
English Summary/英文概要: Climate change and an exponential population explosion threaten the world’s supply of fresh water, edging us closer to a global water crisis, with dire implications for agriculture, the economy, the environment, and human health. Completely revised and updated since its first edition, The Atlas of Water is a compelling visual guide to the state of this life-sustaining resource. Using vivid graphics, maps, and charts, it explores the complex human interaction with water over time and across the world. This vibrant atlas addresses all the pressing issues concerning water, from human impacts like dams and construction to water shortages and excessive demand, pollution, privatization, and water management. It also outlines critical tools for managing water, providing safe access to water, and preserving the future of the world’s water supply.
Chinese Summary/中文概要: 氣候變化和人口激增威脅著世界上清潔飲用水的供應,使人類慢慢逼近水資源危機的邊緣,這對農業、經濟、環境、人類健康都造成了可怕的影響。《水資源地圖冊》(第二版)對水這一維持生命的資源給出了一部了然的分析。作者用生動的圖表、地圖分析了世界各地的人們常年來處理水資源的過程。這本鮮明的地圖冊解決了所有與水有關的棘手問題,包括人類的影響,水壩、水資源短缺、人口、水資源治理等等。書中還提供了治理水的方式,提供安全的用水方式、保護將來世界的水供應。
書中主題包含:
水資源短缺(water shortages)
過度需求(excessive demands)
氣候影響(climate impacts)
水的足跡(water footprints)
競爭和合作(competition and co-operation)
水壩的作用(dam construction)
污染(pollution)
脆弱的生態環境(fragile ecosystems)
水資源和衛生(access to water and sanitation)
水的價格和私有化(water pricing and privatization)
聯合水資源治理(integrated water management)
Awards/获奖情况:“非常有用,吸引人的書!強烈推薦!”
——《New Agriculturalist》
“對這一重要議題前所未有的好指導“
——科學耳環醫藥網
“視覺效果很棒的一本科學書”
——OXFAM資源發展評論
Scientific and Medical Network Review
An indispensable guide to a vital issue.
OXFAM Development Resources Review
Visually ingenious.
New Agriculturalist
A very attractive and useful book...Highly recommended.
"Provides a fascinating look at the state of water in our world and can be considered a must-read for anyone grappling with this complex topic."--Sierra
"An appealing, brief volume that covers the global state of water resources, uses, and issues. . . . Recommended."--Choice
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About the Author/作者介绍: Maggie Black為聯合國兒童基金會撰寫國際事務,包括水資源援助和國際水資源合作。她最近一本書是《The Last Taboo: Opening the Door on the Global Sanitation Crisis》
Jannet King 是此書的合作者。她多年調查、編輯有關政治、社會、環境問題文章,包括世界銀行《miniAtlases》系列.
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Rights Status/版权销售情况:Simplified Chinese/简体中文:AVAILABLE
Complex/Traditional Chinese/繁体中文:SOLD(非我们代理)
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