The Paradox of Water

The Science and Policy of Safe Drinking Water
1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-0-520-34343-6
Verlag: University of California Press

Buch, Englisch, 238 Seiten, Cloth Over Boards, Format (B × H): 237 mm x 160 mm, Gewicht: 508 g

Water is a molecular marvel. Its seemingly simple formula—H2O—dictates the properties that make water both essential for life and easily contaminated. Herein lies the paradox of water: we cannot live without it, but it is easily rendered “unsafe.” The Paradox of Water explores the intersection of the scientific, social, and policy implications around access to safe drinking water. Drinking water is the smallest fraction of water used by a nation. Yet, the quality of this fraction is what dictates whether a community is healthy, educated, and economically sustained.

Bhawani Venkataraman argues that a deeper understanding of the chemical nature of water is crucial to appreciating the challenges around access to safe drinking water. Drawing on recent research and case studies from the US and abroad, this book offers students an understanding of: - the processes and oversight needed to ensure the safety of drinking water

- the role of the precautionary principle in managing drinking water

- potential solutions for expanding sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water

Autoren/Hrsg.

Venkataraman, Bhawani

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geologie
• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Umweltrecht Umweltrecht allg., Technikrecht, Immissionsschutzrecht
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften, Biologie: Sachbuch, Naturführer
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltschutz, Umwelterhaltung

Über Autor(innen)

Bhawani Venkataraman is Associate Professor of Chemistry at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, The New School. She teaches courses that connect chemistry to social and environmental issues.