Recent books
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Society and the Environment by Publication Date: 2016This book features "fast facts" about the issue at hand, its wide-ranging implications, and balanced consideration of possible real-world solutions. -
Water in Plain Sight by Publication Date: 2016 -
Water: a Very Short Introduction by Publication Date: 2015 -
Climate Change: a Very Short Introduction by Publication Date: 2014 -
Climate Vulnerability by Publication Date: 2013-Volume 5 is entirely on water and climate change. Online. -
Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in AgriculturePublication Date: 2016This book presents a multidisciplinary approach towards climate change and water resources in agriculture
Finding Articles
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Water Resources AbstractsNow part of Agriculture and Environmental Science Database.
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Web of ScienceHigh impact journals in all fields. Includes citation tracking.
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CompendexA very large database that covers all fields of engineering.
Finding books
Search for print and electronic books at MIT: Barton
If MIT doesn't own it, try: MIT's WorldCat
Tip: The "Subject Begins with..." search in Barton uses formal Library of Congress subject headings. Examples:
- Climatic Changes (NOT Climate Change!)
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Global Warming
- Water Reuse
Electronic books, handbooks
Selected resources that you may find useful. This is NOT a comprehensive list.
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Appropriate Technology Library - AT SourcebookA full-text collection of over one thousand publications covering projects and technical information; try this link in the Wayback Machine.
The AT Sourcebook link takes you to an index of all the papers in the Appropriate Technology Library. The publications are found Barker Library on CD: T49.5.A86 2002
There is also a copy of the Appropriate Technology Sourcebook in D-Lab. -
Field Guide to Appropriate TechologyIn print and online.
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World Bank e-LibraryWater Resources is a Topic.
Following the news....and finding Statistics
Librarian
Manage Your References
Any of the these tools listed below can help you organize and cite your references. The Overview at the top of the list explains the strengths and weaknesses for each.
Two Cool Journals
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WIRES WaterReview articles on water from 2014 to date. Try searching climate.
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WIRES Climate ChangeReview articles since 2010. Try searching water, or explore their Overview articles.