Water: a matter of life and health

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Autor: Black, Maggie.
ISBN: 978-0-19-566931-2.
Editorial: Oxford University Press
Características: 2005, 262 Págs., 2005, Inglés, Cartoné.
Precio orientativo: 25,95 euros (IVA incluido).
Materia: Tecnologia medioambiental.
Sub-materia: Contaminacion del agua.

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Sinopsis de Water: a matter of life and health

At a time when India faces serious problems of freshwater scarcity, groundwater depletion and environmental pollution, there is much to be learned from the lessons of past and present. This book examines critically what has been done and what more needs to be done to fulfill the promise of drinking water and sanitation for all . The central thread of the story is Unicef s 35-year programme of support to rural water supplies in India one of the largest, longest, and most ground-breaking in the organization s history. Having helped to bring water and sanitation within reach of millions of India s villagers, questions now arise about whether these achievements are in jeopardy. As water tables drop and contamination mounts, how is village India going to cope? The book focuses on the Unicef experience but ranges wider, exploring community-led, NGO, and government approaches alike. From the Rajasthani farmer facing a fifth succe...