Synopses & Reviews
This book provides an overview of how to establish water-human relationships by anchoring readers to a deeper understanding of the important cultural and psychological roles played by water in all our lives in terms of history, architecture, nature writing, art, environmental science and engineering, etc. By learning about how to deeply experience water through adventure, joy, contact and contemplation, readers gain wisdom about how to preserve untainted water in their own lives.
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"A sweeping frame of reference . . . a wonderful book." Lewis McAdams, author of The River: Books 1 & 2
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"Tells me more about my aquatic obsession than any other book I've ever read." Lawrence Millman, author of Lost in the Artic
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"Offers a deep well for thirsty minds." Sandra Postel, author of Last Oasis
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"A wonderful and inspirational book . . . everyone should read it!" Carolyn Adams, director of the NRCS Watershed Science Institute
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"Offers an exuberant aquaphilia for those who are or might become lovers of water." James L. Wescoat, Jr., author of Water for Life: Water Management and Environmental Policy
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"A comprehensive and fully integrated synthesis . . . will expand your experience of the world." Mark Chandler, conversation director at Earthwatch Institute
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"Evokes all things ever said or thought or written about water." Verne Huser, editor of River Reflections: A Collection of River Writings
Synopsis
Examining how water permeates all of human existence, this book provides an overview of how to establish human-water connections and achieve a deeper understanding of water's importance in everyday life.
About the Author
"A sweeping frame of reference . . . a wonderful book." Lewis McAdams, author of The River: Books 1 & 2"Tells me more about my aquatic obsession than any other book I've ever read." Lawrence Millman, author of Lost in the Artic"Offers a deep well for thirsty minds." Sandra Postel, author of Last Oasis"A wonderful and inspirational book . . . everyone should read it!" Carolyn Adams, director of the NRCS Watershed Science Institute"Offers an exuberant aquaphilia for those who are or might become lovers of water." James L. Wescoat, Jr., author of Water for Life: Water Management and Environmental Policy"A comprehensive and fully integrated synthesis . . . will expand your experience of the world." Mark Chandler, conversation director at Earthwatch Institute"Evokes all things ever said or thought or written about water." Verne Huser, editor of River Reflections: A Collection of River Writings