Water Rights and the Environment in the United States: A Documentary and Reference Guide

by John R. Burch Jr.

Book Overview

This sweeping study traces the development of water policy in the United States from the 19th century to the present day, exploring the role of legislation in appropriating access to water to the American people.

Three factors influence the development of water policy and politics in the United States: the availability of water, the manner in which people use the commodity to its maximum economic benefit, and governmental control...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144083802X
• ISBN13: 9781440838026
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years