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Core and Periphery: A Comprehensive Approach to Middle Eastern Water (Water Resources Management Series)
Core and Periphery A Comprehensive Approach to Middle Eastern Water - Water Resources Management Series Author:John Kolars, Masahiro Murakami, John Waterbury, Aaron Wolf Water is the most critical resource for the long-term sustainable development of the Middle East. Without an amicable agreement between the countries concerned to develop and use the scarce water resources on an equitable basis, no lasting peace is possible in the region. The water issue has concurrent political, technical, economic, and socia... more »l dimensions. This book is the final report of the Middle East Water Commission, a team of international water experts established to address and propose solutions to these problems. It is an outstanding example of how complex inter-country water issues can be analyzed, and would be be of direct interest to anyone interested in the management of international waters.« less