Water : A Turbulent History

ISBN
9780750933001
$29.95
Author Halliday, Stephen
Format Trade Cloth
Details
  • 9.9" x 6.8" x 0.8"
  • Active Record
  • Individual Title
  • Books
  • 2004
  • 2005/01
  • 256
  • Yes
  • Print
  • 1
  • TD257
It is surprising how little attention water receives in historical accounts. This title explores the beneficial and harmful effects of H2O on the course of modern British history, looking at how scientists, inventors, engineers and politicians have attempted to harness the good and confront the bad.