The Atlas of Water

Climate change,&#160;population increase,&#160;and the demands made by the growing number of people adopting urban lifestyles and western diets&#160;threaten the world&rsquo;s supply of freshwater, edging us closer to a global&#160;water&#160;crisis, with dire implications for agriculture, the economy, the environment, and human health. Completely revised and updated,&#160;<I>The&#160;Atlas&#160;of&#160;Water</I>&#160;is a compelling visual guide to the state of this life-sustaining resource. Using vivid graphics, maps, and charts, it explores the complex human interaction with&#160;water&#160;around&#160;the world. This vibrant&#160;atlas&#160;addresses all the pressing issues concerning&#160;water,&#160;from&#160;water&#160;shortages and excessive demand, to dams, pollution, and privatization,&#160;all considered in terms of the growing threat of an increasingly unpredictable climate. It also outlines critical tools for managing&#160;water, providing safe access to&#160;water, and preserving the future of the world&rsquo;s&#160;water&#160;supply.<BR />