Water

The global population is growing, while the supply of water remains stagnant. Throughout history, empires have risen and fallen due to the discovery and depletion of their water resources. Now, the Western world is finally realizing that water cannot be taken for granted. In the past fifty years, wars have been waged over oil, but in the next fifty years, they may be fought over water. This groundbreaking book, written by Professor Paul Younger, brings together the ecological, geographical, political, and scientific facets of water. As one of the leading experts on water in the UK, Professor Younger sheds light on this vital resource that we consume 150 liters of daily and are willing to pay a premium for its bottled form.