Rivers of Fire: The Conflict over Water in the Middle East

Rivers of Fire: The Conflict over Water in the Middle East
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In a neverending battle to match population growth with food and energy production, the countries of the Middle East have been frenziedly developing water resources, including international rivers and groundwater, without considering their neighbors' needs as well. The inevitable result has been more frequent and increasingly bitter conflicts. At the same time, a halting ArabIsraeli peace process spurred by the collapse of the Soviet Union continues. Are we indeed entering a new era in a new Middle East? Do the region's leaders understand that reality has changed and that a transition is inevitable? Focusing on international rivers and ground water in the region, this timely study provides thoughtfulif pessimisticanswers to these questions. Encompassing all water sources in the Middle East, Arnon Soffer thoroughly explores the Nile, Tigris, Euphrates, Jordan, Orontes, and Litani Rivers, as well as international groundwater. He also weighs the implications of going to war over water and such unconventional solutions to the water shortage as desalination and importation.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 4298859
ReleaseDate 1999-02-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780847685110

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	4298859
ReleaseDate	1999-02-24
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780847685110