Water as Life, Death, and Power: Find Books

This unique dictionary provides a compilation of over 5500 terms, organizations and acronyms, drawn from hundreds of official sources.

This Encyclopedia is an A-Z overview of the many important roles water has played in human society and the natural world over the centuries. Many of the topics covered deal with scientific and technical issues, such as the physical and chemical properties of water, steam, and ice; the uses to which water and steam are put; and the purification, transfer, and use of water by communities.

This new full-color set encompasses topics in three broad subject areas: policy and management; oceans; and fresh water. With approximately 425 color illustrations, this exciting new resource covers all important water science concepts and current issues and highlights major historical developments and key figures.