Globalization of Water: Sharing the Planet's Freshwater Resources by Arjen Y. Hoekstra, Ashok K. Chapagain

Globalization of Water: Sharing the Planet's Freshwater Resources



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Globalization of Water: Sharing the Planet's Freshwater Resources Arjen Y. Hoekstra, Ashok K. Chapagain
Language: English
Page: 221
Format: pdf
ISBN: 1405163356, 9781405163354
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Review

"The main strengths of the book are its clear explanations of the core concepts and the methods used to estimate the movements of virtual water, along with the wealth of empirical evidence on specific countries, regions and commodities. . . While the authors do not explicitly answer all of the questions outlined at the beginning of the book, this is still a well-written and timely contribution that adds some much-needed evidence to the literature on virtual water." (Area, 2011)

"This book is a technical research report, , and gives another important strand of firm evidence to support the case for switching to vegan lifestyles". (Vegan, 1 December 2010)

“Heightened concern about global climate change makes this book timely and of interest to many readers.” (Choice Reviews, May 2009)

"[This book] is an authorative and stimulating book to read. Its main contribution is the excellent use of case studies to illustrate the well-articulated theoretical background of virtual water and its global implications....   A though-provoking book." (South African Geographical Journal, 2008)

“The authors propose to reverse the logic of production volumes to consumption volumes. This approach entirely changes all conclusions concerning water stress in the world, dependencies on other countries, and responsibility for water scarcity. This detailed study gives new insights into these mechanisms, leading to a more realistic picture of a country’s water needs. The book contains extensive and detailed tables, with all the data required for an in depth evaluation. The book concludes with some important remarks on fairness, sustainability, responsibility, and price-setting.” (Water Environment and Technology Magazine, December 2008)

From the Back Cover

Globalization of Water examines the critical link between water management and international trade. Local water depletion and pollution are often closely tied to the structure of the global economy. With increasing trade between nations and continents, water is more frequently used to produce exported goods. Can trade enhance global water use efficiency, or does it simply shift the environmental burden to a distant location? This book offers a consumer-based indicator of each nation’s water use: the water footprint. This invaluable tool highlights the hidden link between national consumption and the use of water resources across the globe, identifying “water dependent” countries worldwide.

This innovative text is designed for scientists, policy makers, and anybody interested in the relationship between globalization and sustainable water management. It offers a state-of-the-art review, provides a rich data source, and sketches the contours of a new field of knowledge.

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