Title:
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WATER FOR THE FUTURE
THE WEST BANK AND GAZA STRIP, ISRAEL, AND JORDAN |
By: |
Committee on Sustainable Water Supplies in the Middle East, Commission on Life Sciences, Division on Earth and Life Studies |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£41.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
030906421X |
ISBN 13: |
9780309064217 |
Publisher: |
NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS |
Pub. date: |
9 February, 1999 |
Pages: |
244 |
Description: |
Discusses opportunities for enhancement of water supplies and avoidance of over exploitation of water resources in the Middle East. Based on the concept that ecosystem goods and services are essential to maintaining water quality and quantity, this book emphasizes conservation, improved use of technologies, and water management approaches. |
Synopsis: |
This book is the result of a joint research effort led by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and involving the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and the Palestine Health Council. It discusses opportunities for enhancement of water supplies and avoidance of overexploitation of water resources in the Middle East. Based on the concept that ecosystem goods and services are essential to maintaining water quality and quantity, the book emphasizes conservation, improved use of current technologies, and water management approaches that are compatible with environmental quality. |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
National Academies Press |
Returns: |
Returnable |