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
Contents:
  • The revenge of water
  • The secret life of water
  • Dolphins in the desert
  • Water under water
  • The money in the pipes
  • The Yuck factor
  • Who stopped the rain?
  • Where water is worshipped, but gets no respect
  • It's water. Of course it's free
  • The fate of water
  • Water measurements of all kinds.