We own Bottled and Sold by Peter Gleick
and will soon be exploring the World’s Water, volumes 7 and 8, which is
a biennial publication dealing with current issues involving freshwater resources. The relatively short articles (some with
accompanying case studies) seem relevant for students preparing reports for
Science and Social Studies or for our American Studies classes.
Volume 7 topics covered
include Climate Change, Corporate Water Management and Great Lakes Water Agreements,
plus several data tables are appended. Volume 8 contains material about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and the role of water in the Syrian conflict. These resources, often held at local
universities, will further supplement materials available through databases like Global
Issues in Context and CQ Researcher as student interest in this
important topic continues to grow.
