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  1. Water
    [nature and culture]
    Author: Strang, Veronica
    Published: 2015
    Publisher:  Reaktion Books, London

    Location:
    Landesbibliothekszentrum Rheinland-Pfalz / Pfälzische Landesbibliothek
    Signature:
    118-3583
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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Book
    ISBN: 9781780234328
    Series: Earth series
    Subjects: Water and civilization; Water; Schifffahrt <Motiv>; Brunnen; Drachen <Motiv>; Industrie; Sintflut <Motiv>; Kultur; Taufe <Motiv>; Religion; Umweltverschmutzung; Mythologie; Astronomie; Bewässerung; Wasser <Motiv>; Wasserkraft; Landwirtschaft; Geologie
    Scope: 208 S., Ill., 21 cm
    Notes:

    Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-196) and index
  2. Water
    Author: Strang, Veronica
    Published: 2015
    Publisher:  Reaktion Books, London

    Location:
    Universitätsbibliothek der LMU München
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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Book
    ISBN: 9781780234328
    Series: Earth series
    Subjects: Water and civilization; Water; Brunnen; Kultur; Drachen <Motiv>; Umweltverschmutzung; Mythologie; Geologie; Wasser <Motiv>; Schifffahrt <Motiv>; Industrie; Astronomie; Taufe <Motiv>; Religion; Sintflut <Motiv>; Landwirtschaft; Wasserkraft; Bewässerung
    Scope: 208 Seiten, Illustrationen, 21 cm
    Notes:

    Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-196) and index
  3. Water
    [nature and culture]
    Author: Strang, Veronica
    Published: 2015
    Publisher:  Reaktion Books, London

    Location:
    Landesbibliothekszentrum Rheinland-Pfalz / Pfälzische Landesbibliothek
    Inter-library loan:
    Unlimited inter-library loan, copies and loan
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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Book
    Format: Print
    ISBN: 9781780234328
    Series: Earth series
    Subjects: Water and civilization; Water
    Scope: 208 S., Ill, 21 cm
    Notes:

    Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-196) and index
  4. Water
    Author: Strang, Veronica
    Published: 2015; ©2015
    Publisher:  Reaktion Books, London

    Veronica Strang's Water digs into the rich history of human interaction with water, and is the first of its kind to give a comprehensive cultural view of water and history as well as taking in social and ecological issues. It will appeal to all of... more

    Location:
    Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Hamburg Carl von Ossietzky
    Signature:
    ETH-Umw 2.146
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    Location:
    Universitätsbibliothek Mannheim
    Signature:
    2023 A 1426
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    Location:
    Internationales Zentrum für Ethik in den Wissenschaften, Bibliothek
    Signature:
    umw A. 126
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    Veronica Strang's Water digs into the rich history of human interaction with water, and is the first of its kind to give a comprehensive cultural view of water and history as well as taking in social and ecological issues. It will appeal to all of those interested in the environment and the state of the world today "Water flows centrally through human lives, hydrating our bodies and all of the organic species on which we depend; sustaining the ecosystems we inhabit; and enabling our agricultural and technological developments. Throughout human history, water's life-giving and destructive capacities have had powerful symbolic meanings for diverse cultures and societies. Water considers our relationship with this essential element, its physical properties and the multiple effects these exert on our material activities, our emotions and our imaginations. In religious and secular contexts, water has always been seen as a source of regenerative power, carrying life through time and space. From the healing wells of prehistoric societies, to contemporary needs for water supply and sanitation, it remains central to human health. Water has enabled the movements of people along rivers, canals and across oceans. Its forces turned the wheels of the Industrial Revolution and continue to provide the hydro-power that drives modern economies. Visions of water as an economic 'asset' have encouraged its enclosure and privatization, sparking major conflicts -- national and community-driven -- over ownership and control. Increasing pressure on freshwater resources has also created devastating environmental problems which now threaten the welfare of humans and many other species, both land-based and marine. Water is a unique and fascinating account of water history. The first book of its kind to give a comprehensive bio-cultural view of human relationships with water, it explores cultural, material, ecological and political issues, and will appeal to all those interested in the environment and the state of the world today." -- Publisher's description Introduction -- Water on earth -- Living water -- Imaginary water -- Water journeys -- Redirections -- The power of industry -- Engineering utopia -- Water pressures -- Conclusion

     
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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Book
    Format: Print
    ISBN: 1780234325; 9781780234328
    Series: Earth series
    Subjects: Water and civilization; Water; Water and civilization; Water
    Scope: 208 Seiten, Illustrationen, 21 cm
    Notes:

    Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-196) and index