Water, peace, and war : confronting the global water crisis
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Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., [2013].
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xxiv, 400 pages : illustations ; 24 cm
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Gilpin County Public Library - NONFICTION
333.91 CHELLAN
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Published
Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., [2013].
Format
Book
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-355) and index.
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"This pioneering and authoritative study considers the profound impact of the growing worldwide water stress on international peace and security, as well as possible ways to mitigate the crisis. Although water is essential to sustaining life and livelihoods, geostrategist Brahma Chellaney argues that it remains the globe's most underappreciated and undervalued resource. One sobering fact is that the retail price of bottled water is already higher than the international spot price of crude oil. But unlike oil, water has no substitute, raising the specter of water becoming the next flashpoint for conflict. Water war as a concept may not mesh with the conventional construct of warfare, especially for those who plan with tanks, combat planes, and attack submarines as weapons. Yet armies don't necessarily have to march to battle to seize or defend water resources. Water wars -- in a political, diplomatic, or economic sense -- are already being waged between riparian neighbors in many parts of the world, fueling cycles of bitter recrimination, exacerbating water challenges, and fostering mistrust that impedes broader regional cooperation and integration. The danger is that these water wars could escalate to armed conflict or further limit already stretched food and energy production. Writing in a direct, nontechnical, and engaging style, Brahma Chellaney draws on a wide range of research from scientific and policy fields to examine the different global linkages between water and peace. Offering a holistic picture and integrated solutions, his book promises to become the recognized authority on the most precious natural resource of this century and how we can secure humankind's water future."--Publisher's description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Chellaney, B. (2013). Water, peace, and war: confronting the global water crisis . Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chellaney, Brahma. 2013. Water, Peace, and War: Confronting the Global Water Crisis. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chellaney, Brahma. Water, Peace, and War: Confronting the Global Water Crisis Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Chellaney, Brahma. Water, Peace, and War: Confronting the Global Water Crisis Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2013.
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