Description
- Print length: 278 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Univ of California Pr
- Publication date: 3 April 2013
- Dimensions: 15.24 x 2.54 x 22.86 cm
- ISBN-10: 9780520266544
- ISBN-13: 978-0520266544
Availability: In Stock
Traveling The 38th Parallel: A Water Line Around The World
SKU: 9780520266544
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Embark on a global journey along the 38th parallel, a line circling the Earth through temperate zones crucial to civilization. Authors David and Janet Carle, former park rangers, explore water-related environmental and cultural intersections across diverse landscapes. From the divided Korean peninsula to San Francisco and Athens, discover the challenges of water supply, pollution, and habitat loss. This captivating book, “Traveling The 38th Parallel: A Water Line Around The World,” introduces you to passionate scientists, educators, and activists fighting to preserve threatened wetlands and waterways. Travel off the beaten path through Japan, China, Turkey, Greece, and the United States, encountering stark contrasts and inspiring similarities. Illustrated with maps and photos, this narrative highlights both devastating losses and remarkable gains in environmental protection. A must-read for anyone interested in global water issues and the resilience of nature and humanity.
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