The big thirst : the secret life and turbulent future of water / Charles Fishman.

An examination of the passing of the golden age of water and the shocking facts about how water scarcity will soon be a major factor in our lives.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fishman, Charles, 1961-
Language:English
Published: New York : Free Press, 2011.
Edition:First Free Press hardcover edition.
Subjects:
Water resources development.
Water-supply.
Water use.
Water consumption.
Physical Description:388 pages ; 24 cm
Format: Book

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