The Politics of Water ScarcityThe Politics of Water Scarcity

Clean water is something we take for granted. It s there when we turn on our taps to fill a glass, take a shower, or wash our hands. But for many of the world s citizens, water is a precious commodity. Many don t have access to clean water. Others must use the same water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. Is access to clean water a human right? Should water be provided by governments or private entities? Will water become a commodity of the rich? And how are our environmental practices affecting the world s supply of water? Full-Color Photographs, Bibliography, Charts, Graphs, Tables, Detailed Table of Contents, Further Information Section, Index, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Websites.