Values and Choices in the Development of the Colorado River Basin

Peterson, Dean F. And Crawford, A. Berry, Editors

ISBN 10: 0816504806 / ISBN 13: 9780816504800

Published by University of Arizona Press, Tucson AZ, 1978

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337 pp. with index. Illus. with maps, drawings, photos. Binding tight, text clean. Former owner's blind stamp on front endpaper.

Seller Inventory # 9291

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Values and Choices in the Development of the Colorado River Basin
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press, Tucson AZ
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816504806
• ISBN 13: 9780816504800
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: First Pb Ptg.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • American History

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Synopsis

Twenty-two contributing scientists, intensive coverage includes "Historical Perspectives"--physical setting, water development, politics of water allocation, economic development in the Basin, policy goals and values, and "Future Directions"--water quality problems, energy resources development, conservation and preservation of aesthetic values, agriculture and grazing, community development, recreation, Indian lands and culture, international problems, carrying capacity and environmental indices, formulation of management policy.