CULTURE: Interview with Global Thirst Author Wennersten

Environmental historian Jack Wennersten, author of the new book Global Thirst (2012 Schiffer Press), talked with Water Citizen News about his work on the history of water, pressing issues facing water resources around the world, approaches to managing water quantity and quality that have been used over the history of civilization, and what challenges are facing us today.

WatCitSay: There are many books being published on water now. What do you think of the trend?

WatCitSay: What does your book add to the offerings?

WatCitSay: Tell us about your work as an environmental historian.

WatCitSay: You deal extensively with dams and irrigation in “Global Thirst.” Why this emphasis?

WatCitSay: Your book also goes into sanitation more than most books on water do. Why?

WatCitSay: What other books have you written?

WatCitSay: Are you active in local or regional water organizations? Why should citizens, and not just scientists, serve with organizations responsible for water?

WatCitSay: How does your book help people develop strategies?

WatCitSay: How did your writing shift from regional subjects to international ones?