Bibliograph

Water, nature and culture, Veronica Strang

Type

Label

Water, nature and culture, Veronica Strang

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-196) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Water

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

913791235

Responsibility statement

Veronica Strang

Series statement

Earth series

Sub title

nature and culture

Summary

Veronica Strang's Water digs into the rich history of human interaction with water, and is the first of its kind to give a comprehensive cultural view of water and history as well as taking in social and ecological issues. It will appeal to all of those interested in the environment and the state of the world today

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Water on earth -- Living water -- Imaginary water -- Water journeys -- Redirections -- The power of industry -- Engineering utopia -- Water pressures -- Conclusion

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