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PublisherJohns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-101421432951

ISBN-139781421432953

eBay Product ID (ePID)24038466229

Product Key Features

Number of Pages280 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameWater Resources : Science and Society

SubjectEarth Sciences / Geography, Life Sciences / Biology, Natural Resources

Publication Year2019

TypeTextbook

AuthorDebra Perrone, George M. Hornberger

Subject AreaNature, Science

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight20.8 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2019-004930

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"This book is significant for its even-handed treatment of a wide range of issues, applications, disciplines, and policy initiatives. The most integrated examination of water resources that I have seen."?John J. Boland, Johns Hopkins University "An advanced undergraduate textbook focused on water resources as opposed to hydrology, this book would also be suitable for water resources professionals and interested laypersons. This is an original and integrative volume, and Hornberger and Perrone make a trenchant writing team."?Michael E. Campana, Oregon State University "Likely to be an important book. The authors are both thought leaders in water-energy subject matter."?Ashlynn S. Stillwell, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Grade FromCollege Freshman

IllustratedYes

Grade ToCollege Graduate Student

Dewey Decimal333.91

Table Of ContentPreface Section I: Water Availability: A Physical Science Primer 1. The Hydrological Cycle 2. Surface Water Restores 3. Ground Water Restores 4. Water Resources Held in Soils Section II: Demand-Side Sectors 5. Agriculture Water Use 6. Energy Water Use 7. Domestic Water Use 8. Environmental Water Use Section III: Anthropogenic Drivers of Change 9. Population 10. Climate Change 11. Water Law 12. Water Quality Section IV: Water Resources Supply and Demand in Context 13. Opportunities for Water Management Glossary Appendix

SynopsisA scientifically rigorous text grounded in socioeconomic reality that examines both physical hydrology and contemporary water usage issues. The fair allocation and wise use of fresh water presents significant challenges across the world. To avoid unresolvable crises in the future, judiciously managing water resources in the twenty-first century is fundamentally important. Integrating the underlying science of hydrology with real-world usage scenarios, Water Resources offers a nuanced, modern treatment of contemporary water resource management issues. In this ground-breaking new text, renowned environmental scientist and educator George M. Hornberger and award-winning environmental engineer Debra Perrone examine the role of water resources in natural, social, and human-built systems, helping students understand and evaluate the complex tradeoffs required to achieve sustainable water management. Providing a much-needed educational tool that looks at freshwater resources within the context of the crucial water-energy-food nexus, the text * includes a primer on the elements of physical hydrology necessary to understand resource availability; * covers rivers, lakes, groundwater, and soil water; * relates water to agriculture, energy, urbanization, and the environment; * highlights connections between water quantity and quality; * explains the economic and legal constraints around water resources; * considers the impacts of climate change and population growth; and * proposes paths forward for the sustainable use of water. Teaching basic methods used to make informed water management decisions, the book includes illustrative quantitative calculations, qualitative think-pieces, and case studies. An appendix provides a review of units, dimensions, and conversions useful for addressing each chapter's example problems. Online answer keys are also available. Positioned to become the foremost text on water resource issues, this companion to Hornberger's widely regarded Elements of Physical Hydrology reveals the enormity of the water crisis facing the planet while offering realistic hope., A scientifically rigorous text grounded in socioeconomic reality that examines both physical hydrology and contemporary water usage issues. The fair allocation and wise use of fresh water presents significant challenges across the world. To avoid unresolvable crises in the future, judiciously managing water resources in the twenty-first century is fundamentally important. Integrating the underlying science of hydrology with real-world usage scenarios, Water Resources offers a nuanced, modern treatment of contemporary water resource management issues. In this ground-breaking new text, renowned environmental scientist and educator George M. Hornberger and award-winning environmental engineer Debra Perrone examine the role of water resources in natural, social, and human-built systems, helping students understand and evaluate the complex tradeoffs required to achieve sustainable water management. Providing a much-needed educational tool that looks at freshwater resources within the context of the crucial water-energy-food nexus, the text - includes a primer on the elements of physical hydrology necessary to understand resource availability; - covers rivers, lakes, groundwater, and soil water; - relates water to agriculture, energy, urbanization, and the environment; - highlights connections between water quantity and quality; - explains the economic and legal constraints around water resources; - considers the impacts of climate change and population growth; and - proposes paths forward for the sustainable use of water. Teaching basic methods used to make informed water management decisions, the book includes illustrative quantitative calculations, qualitative think-pieces, and case studies. An appendix provides a review of units, dimensions, and conversions useful for addressing each chapter's example problems. Online answer keys are also available. Positioned to become the foremost text on water resource issues, this companion to Hornberger's widely regarded Elements of Physical Hydrology reveals the enormity of the water crisis facing the planet while offering realistic hope., The fair allocation and wise use of fresh water presents significant challenges across the world. To avoid unresolvable crises in the future, judiciously managing water resources in the twenty-first century is fundamentally important. Integrating the underlying science of hydrology with real-world usage scenarios, Water Resources offers a nuanced, modern treatment of contemporary water resource management issues. In this ground-breaking new text, renowned environmental scientist and educator George M. Hornberger and award-winning environmental engineer Debra Perrone examine the role of water resources in natural, social, and human-built systems, helping students understand and evaluate the complex tradeoffs required to achieve sustainable water management. Providing a much-needed educational tool that looks at freshwater resources within the context of the crucial water-energy-food nexus, the text - includes a primer on the elements of physical hydrology necessary to understand resource availability; - covers rivers, lakes, groundwater, and soil water; - relates water to agriculture, energy, urbanization, and the environment; - highlights connections between water quantity and quality; - explains the economic and legal constraints around water resources; - considers the impacts of climate change and population growth; and - proposes paths forward for the sustainable use of water. Teaching basic methods used to make informed water management decisions, the book includes illustrative quantitative calculations, qualitative think-pieces, and case studies. An appendix provides a review of units, dimensions, and conversions useful for addressing each chapter's example problems. Online answer keys are also available. Positioned to become the foremost text on water resource issues, this companion to Hornberger's widely regarded Elements of Physical Hydrology reveals the enormity of the water crisis facing the planet while offering realistic hope., The fair allocation and wise use of fresh water presents significant challenges across the world. To avoid unresolvable crises in the future, judiciously managing water resources in the twenty-first century is fundamentally important. Integrating the underlying science of hydrology with real-world usage scenarios, Water Resources offers a nuanced, modern treatment of contemporary water resource management issues. In this ground-breaking new text, renowned environmental scientist and educator George M. Hornberger and award-winning environmental engineer Debra Perrone examine the role of water resources in natural, social, and human-built systems, helping students understand and evaluate the complex tradeoffs required to achieve sustainable water management. Providing a much-needed educational tool that looks at freshwater resources within the context of the crucial water-energy-food nexus, the text includes a primer on the elements of physical hydrology necessary to understand resource availability; covers rivers, lakes, groundwater, and soil water; relates water to agriculture, energy, urbanization, and the environment highlights connections between water quantity and quality; explains the economic and legal constraints around water resources; considers the impacts of climate change and population growth; and proposes paths forward for the sustainable use of water. Teaching basic methods used to make informed water management decisions, the book includes illustrative quantitative calculations, qualitative think-pieces, and case studies. An appendix provides a review of units, dimensions, and conversions useful for addressing each chapter's example problems. Online answer keys are also available. Positioned to become the foremost text on water resource issues, this companion to Hornberger's widely regarded Elements of Physical Hydrology reveals the enormity of the water crisis facing the planet while offering realistic hope., The fair allocation and wise use of fresh water presents significant challenges across the world. To avoid unresolvable crises in the future, judiciously managing water resources in the twenty-first century is fundamentally important. Integrating the underlying science of hydrology with real-world usage scenarios, Water Resources ......

LC Classification NumberTD345.H59 2019