Paradox Of Water

Water is a molecular marvel. Its seemingly simple formula - H2O -dictates the properties that make water essential for life and easily contaminated. Herein lies the paradox of water-we cannot live without it, but it is easily rendered unsafe." The Paradox of Water explores the intersection of the scientific, social, and policy implications around access to safe drinking water. Drinking water is the smallest fraction of water used by a nation, yet, access to safe drinking water supports educational opportunities, helps overcome gender inequities, lowers familial stress, and enables more socially and economically productive uses of time"--

• | Author: Bhawani Venkataraman
• | Publisher: University Of California Press
• | Publication Date: Jan 17, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 237 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0520343441
• | ISBN-13: 9780520343443