Monday, September 15, 2008

New Books - September 2008

TD224 .C3 W348 2004

Thirst for Independence : The San Diego Water Story
Walker, Daniel, 1922-

Summary

Aimed at concerned citizens, this text explains some of the current issues and controversies surrounding San Diego's water supplies and systems. Walker provides historical background information and explains how politics determine who gets how much water in California. He also describes current plans for dealing with the effects of potential natural emergencies on this vital resource. Walker is a former Governor of Illinois, lawyer, and historian as well as the author of six books. Annotation #169;2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

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