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.
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.
Likely to be an important book. The authors are both thought leaders in water-energy subject matter.
Book Details
Preface
Part I. Water Availability: A Physical Science Primer
1. The Hydrological Cycle
2. Surface Water Resources
3. Groundwater Resources
4. Soil Water Resources
Part II. Demand-Side Sectors
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Preface
Part I. Water Availability: A Physical Science Primer
1. The Hydrological Cycle
2. Surface Water Resources
3. Groundwater Resources
4. Soil Water Resources
Part II. Demand-Side Sectors
5. Agricultural Water Use
6. Energy Water Use
7. Domestic Water Use
8. Environmental Water Use
Part III. Anthropogenic Drivers of Change
9. Population
10. Climate Change
11. Water Law
12. Water Quality
Part IV. Water Resources Supply and Demand in Context
13. Opportunities for Water
Management
Appendix: Units, Dimensions, and Conversions
Glossary
Index