Introduction to Water Resources and Environmental Issues
"The key features and strengths are the breadth and scope of this text at the introductory level. With excellent diagrams, guest essays, case studies, policy analysis, and key electronic refererences, there really is not another text of this scope."  Dr. Timothy Link, Department of Forest Resources, University of Idaho"The holistic approach towards water combined with ecological principles is a definite strength."  Dr. Alan D. Steinman, Director, Annis Water Resources Institute, Grand   Valley State University"The book diverges from many other books. It has a more applied focus and will have an audience in environmental studies and resource management programs." Jules Blais, University of Ottawa"The volume presents its topics as dynamic problems, with complex and intertwining relations and interactions that may not have easy solutions. This approach makes for thought-provoking reading and gives the reader the understanding of the complexity of the issues involved. The book provides even coverage of the various topics, with a visible effort to include examples and discussions of areas outside of the U.S. and in the less developed countries of the world. The book's strongest point is its effort to include a wide variety of examples and discussions without bias. The Index and the Table of Contents are both well done and each chapter is followed by a reference list. ... I would recommend it for a text for an introductory or distribution credit college course." - Journal of the American Water Resources Association, October 2010"The authors' core goal for this book is to emphasize the need not just to learn facts but also to recognize interactions and consequences and to analyze what the results might be in a variety of circumstances. In this reviewer's opinion, the authors have provided a solid foundation for the reader to be able to achieve this goal and subsequently apply the information presented to a variety of current and future water resources and environmental issues." - EOS"Recommended." CHOICE"The careful organization of each chapter coupled with the comprehensive range of ht material presented make this book an outstanding introductory water resources text for students at all levels as well as for individuals in government, industry, and nongovernmental organizations who have responsibility for water issues." Eos