Water in the Middle East: A Geography of Peace

Book Overview

Finding "streams in the desert" has never been more urgent for the peoples of the Middle East. Rapid population growth and a rising standard of living are driving water demand inexorably upward, while the natural supply has not increased since Biblical times. Ensuring a fair and adequate distribution of water in the region is vitally important for building a lasting peace among the nations of the Middle East.

Addressing water needs from a...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 029270495X
• ISBN13: 9780292704954
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 315 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"