• This is a new title in Polity′s Resources′ series - a range of short, accessible books designed to introduce readers to the geopolitical battles over the world′s most crucial resources.
• Examines key issues such as the impact of climate change on supply, water pollution, and efforts to privatize water supplies.

David Lewis Feldman is professor and chair of planning, policy, and design at the University of California, Irvine.