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An environmental and scientific book about South Africa’s fresh water systems and the threats they face, combining scholarly insights on the functioning of aquatic ecosystems with direct challenges to water management policies. The book aims to raise awareness and respect for aquatic environments and their biodiversity, while it explains how rivers, lakes, wetlands and estuaries are being transformed and degraded by pollution, over-abstraction, development and poor water management, and the urgent need for sustainable use and conservation. Colour photographs and b&w illustrations throughout. Good, sturdy condition. Softcover, 24cm x 17cm, 487 pages.