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Introduction to Water in California
David Carle
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Description for Introduction to Water in California
Paperback. Tracing the journey of water in the state from the atmosphere to the snowpack to our faucets and foods, this book tells us about California's rivers, lakes, wetlands, dams, and aqueducts and discusses the role of water in agriculture, the environment, and politics. Num Pages: 348 pages, 29 maps, 8 line illustrations, 3 tables, 110 color images. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; RNFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
This thoroughly engaging, concise book tells the story of California's most precious resource, tracing the journey of water in the state from the atmosphere to the snowpack to our faucets and foods. Along the way, we learn much about California itself as the book describes its rivers, lakes, wetlands, dams, and aqueducts and discusses the role of water in agriculture, the environment, and politics. Essential reading in a state facing the future with an overextended water supply, this fascinating book shows that, for all Californians, every drop counts. New to this updated edition: it includes additional maps, figures, and photos; ... Read more
This thoroughly engaging, concise book tells the story of California's most precious resource, tracing the journey of water in the state from the atmosphere to the snowpack to our faucets and foods. Along the way, we learn much about California itself as the book describes its rivers, lakes, wetlands, dams, and aqueducts and discusses the role of water in agriculture, the environment, and politics. Essential reading in a state facing the future with an overextended water supply, this fascinating book shows that, for all Californians, every drop counts. New to this updated edition: it includes additional maps, figures, and photos; ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
348
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520287907
SKU
V9780520287907
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About David Carle
David Carle is a former park ranger and the author of California Natural History Guides about water, fire, air, and soil (UC Press), as well as other books in water history and management, including Drowning the Dream: California's Water Choices at the Millennium and Water and the California Dream. His most recent UC Press book is Traveling the 38th Parallel: ... Read more
Reviews for Introduction to Water in California
Bottom Line: You cannot hope to fix a broken system without some basic understanding of its history, function and opportunities for change. I give Carle's book FIVE STARS for providing that information.
David Zetland
David Zetland