Water Resources: Science and Society by George M. Hornberger (English) Paperback

Description: Water Resources by George M. Hornberger, Debra Perrone Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Positioned to become the foremost text on water resource issues, this companion to Hornbergers widely regarded Elements of Physical Hydrology reveals the enormity of the water crisis facing the planet while offering realistic hope. Publisher Description 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 chapters example problems. Online answer keys are also available.Positioned to become the foremost text on water resource issues, this companion to Hornbergers widely regarded Elements of Physical Hydrology reveals the enormity of the water crisis facing the planet while offering realistic hope. Author Biography George M. Hornberger is a University Distinguished Professor at Vanderbilt University, where he is the director of the Institute for Energy and Environment. He is a coauthor of Elements of Physical Hydrology. Debra Perrone is an assistant professor within the Environmental Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Details ISBN 1421432951 ISBN-13 9781421432953 Title Water Resources Author George M. Hornberger, Debra Perrone Format Paperback Year 2019 Pages 280 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press GE_Item_ID:136586328; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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