Thirst
For Water and Power in the Ancient World
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, History, Ancient History, Anthropology
| Author: | Steven Mithen | ISBN: | 9780674072190 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | November 26, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steven Mithen |
| ISBN: | 9780674072190 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Publication: | November 26, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Language: | English |
Freshwater shortages will affect 75% of the world’s population by 2050. Mithen puts this crisis into context by exploring 10,000 years of water management. Thirst tells of civilizations defeated by the water challenge, and of technological ingenuity that sustained communities in hostile environments. Work with nature, not against it, he advises.
Freshwater shortages will affect 75% of the world’s population by 2050. Mithen puts this crisis into context by exploring 10,000 years of water management. Thirst tells of civilizations defeated by the water challenge, and of technological ingenuity that sustained communities in hostile environments. Work with nature, not against it, he advises.
