Groundwater around the World: A Geographic Synopsis
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book Mar 2013 ; 376 pages ; indicative price: 60€
Aut. Jean Margat & Jac van der Gun
Ed. CRC Press - London ; Isbn: 9781138000346
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Abstract:
This book presents a unique and up-to-date summary of what is known about groundwater on our planet, from a global perspective and in terms of area-specific factual information. Unlike most textbooks on groundwater, it does not deal with theoretical principles, but rather with the overall picture that emerges as a result of countless observations, studies and other activities related to groundwater in all parts of the world. The focus is on showing the role and geographical diversity of groundwater - a natural resource of great importance in daily life, but poorly understood by the general public and even by many water sector professionals. Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Groundwater in the global water cycle
3. Geography of the world’s groundwater systems
4. Groundwater resources
5. Groundwater withdrawal and use
6. Growing needs for groundwater resources management
7. Groundwater resources management
8. Final comments
Appendices 1. Glossary 2. Statistics on renewable water resources – by country 3. Some data on the world’s mega aquifer systems 4. Brief description of the global groundwater regions 5. Groundwater abstraction estimates by country 6. Suggestions for additional reading
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