Global thirst : water and society in the 21st century In an age of misinformation and public apprehension about climate change droughts floods and polluted drinking water Global Thirst offers a critical perspective on water its uses and access as a major global issue in the 21st century. Environmental historian John R. Wennersten turns an unflinching eye on todays global water problems critically analyzing pollution drought dying rivers and the privatization of water utilities. He also offers commentary on what kinds of sustainable water options we should be pursuing in the 21st century. Wennerstens analysis of water ranges from Nigeria to India and China to Australia and the United States it goes a long way towards correcting the popular notion that there will always be water. This is an ideal treatise for professionals working in government the environment international affairs and public policy. P. [4] of cover