Written in Water: Messages of Hope for Earth's Most Precious Resource

Written in Water: Messages of Hope for Earth's Most Precious Resource

by IrenaSalina (Author)

Synopsis

Authors tell of such tragedies as water slavery, drought, or contamination, as well as their own professional struggles and successes in pursuit of freshwater solutions.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 15 Mar 2010

ISBN 10: 1426205724
ISBN 13: 9781426205729
Book Overview: Messages of Hope for Earth's Most Precious Resource

Media Reviews
Of all the environmental concerns we face, threats to freshwater rank highest on the list.
--Booklist

The book's central message, that water conservation is not about scarcity but rather its careful use and fair distribution, comes through in a number of sober but optimistic calls to action.
-Publishers Weekly

One new arrival stands out: Written in Water, a collection of water-themed essays published by the National Geographic Society. -Arizona Republic

Author Bio
Irena Salina's first feature-length documentary, Ghost Bird: The Life and Art of Judith Deim (2000) won numerous prestigious international prizes. FLOW: For the Love of Water (2008) won various awards for its exploration of the global water crisis that threatens world health and stability.