Rothfeder, Jeffrey

Examines the shortage of water available for human consumption in locations throughout the world, looking at the disparities that exist between the haves and have-nots, the struggles for control of waterways, and the crisis conditions that exist in southern California, Atlanta, Boliva, and other locations.

An investigative journalist probes the startling gap between supply and demand of safe drinking water in the world, speculating that a water crisis looms on the horizon.