Managing Europe's water resources : twenty-first century challenges /

Managing Europe's water resources : twenty-first century challenges /

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Author / Creator:Staddon, Chad.
Imprint:Farnham, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2010.
Description:1 online resource (x, 279 pages) : illustrations, maps
Language:English
Subject:
Water-supply -- Europe.
Water resources development -- Europe.
Water-supply -- Europe -- Management.
Water resources development.
Water-supply.
Water-supply -- Management.
Europe.
Electronic book.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11257413
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ISBN:9780754699002
0754699005
1282385402
9781282385405
9780754673217
0754673219
Digital file characteristics:data file
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Print version record.
Summary:"Water managers in the twenty-first century face a complex variety of interacting challenges. Though Europe is generally well supplied with water resources to meet its needs, there are regions of chronic shortage as well as regions of unacceptably low quality water. Where either there is the case, there are strong arguments for pan-European approach to balance out surpluses and deficits, especially amongst EU current and prospective members. Illustrated with case studies which explain key concepts and provide practical examples, this book provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to water management issues from a European perspective. The book begins with a brief history of water management, followed by a consideration of the major frameworks used for managing water in its qualitative and quantitative aspects. Several chapters treat key water management issues, including; dams, privatization, hydropolitics, climate change and finally provides a synoptic treatment of major water management issues across Europe's geographical regions."--Page 4 of cover.
Other form:Print version: Staddon, Chad. Managing Europe's water resources. Farnham, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2010 9780754673217
Standard no.:9786612385407

Illustrated with case studies explaining key concepts and providing practical examples, this book forms a comprehensive introduction to water management issues from a European perspective. Initially detailing the history of water management, the book then puts forward the major frameworks used for managing water, and provides a synoptic treatment of major water management issues in all 27 EU nations. Excerpted from Managing Europe's Water Resources: Twenty-First Century Challenges by Chad Caedmon Staddon All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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