Author(s): Frank Caso (Author), Aaron T Wolf (Foreword)
Publisher: Facts On File Inc
Publication Date: 1 May 2010
Edition: Illustrated
Language: English
Print length: 350 pages
ISBN-10: 0816078262
ISBN-13: 9780816078264
Book Description
While much attention has been given to global warming and melting glaciers, the world’s shrinking supply of water is also a growing concern that shouldn’t be taken lightly. For various reasons–including population growth, increased use of land, and changes in climate–experts and scientists have predicted that water acquisition will soon supersede oil as the main source of international tension. The United States already deals with an increase of droughts, forcing southeastern states into legal battles with each other. In the southwest, the states and Mexico that depend on Lake Meade for water watch as the lake disappears at an alarming rate. Issues with Canada may also develop, as it vies with the United States for control over the Great Lakes.
Editorial Reviews
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This series is a vital resource for students wanting to learn more about important issues from a global perspective, as well as the history that has led up to their present state. Each volume contains three sections, beginning with an introduction that clearly defines the issue by outlining the global challenges involved and providing a brief history of the subject. The second section draws together significant U.S. and international primary source documents. The third section gathers useful research tools such as brief biographies of key international players, facts and figures, an annotated bibliography, and a list of relevant international organizations and agencies.
This is an important first-stop resource for high school and college students, school and public libraries, and general readers interested in timely, hot-button issues.
·Detailed case studies of the United States and several other countries or regions explore how a certain issue uniquely impacts society, as well as what strategies were formulated in response. · Primary source documents include excerpts from newspaper articles, speeches, relevant treaties and other legal documents, and scientific reports.
“…an excellent resource for reports…Highly Recommended.” Library Media Connection, starred review of Immigration and Migration
From the Back Cover
This series is a vital resource for students wanting to learn more about important issues from a global perspective, as well as the history that has led up to their present state. Each volume contains three sections, beginning with an introduction that clearly defines the issue by outlining the global challenges involved and providing a brief history of the subject. The second section draws together significant U.S. and international primary source documents. The third section gathers useful research tools—such as brief biographies of key international players, facts and figures, an annotated bibliography, and a list of relevant international organizations and agencies.
This is an important first-stop resource for high school and college students, school and public libraries, and general readers interested in timely, hot-button issues.
·Detailed case studies of the United States and several other countries or regions explore how a certain issue uniquely impacts society, as well as what strategies were formulated in response. · Primary source documents include excerpts from newspaper articles, speeches, relevant treaties and other legal documents, and scientific reports.
“…an excellent resource for reports…Highly Recommended.” —Library Media Connection, starred review of Immigration and Migration
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