Water in the Middle East and in North Africa: Resources, Protection and Management

Book Overview

Freshwater is the most precious and valuable natural resource essential for all kind of life on the land surface. Especially man depend on the availability and quality of the water, it is vital for the socio-economic growth of societies and nations as well as for the sustainability of the environment. Freshwater resources are not distrib- uted in an equal way over the continents. Regions with surplus facing areas with shortage or even lack of water...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540207716
• ISBN13: 9783540207719
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 369 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.4"