The Three Ages of Water: Prehistoric Past, Imperiled Present, and a Hope for the Future 1541702271, 9781541702271

A revelatory account of how water has shaped the course of human life and history, and a positive vision of what the fut

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English Pages 368 Year 2023

The Three Ages of Water: Prehistoric Past, Imperiled Present, and a Hope for the Future
1541702271, 9781541702271

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