Professor Tony Allan is acknowledged as a world authority on water issues and as a leading voice for sustainable water development. He advises governments and organisations around the world and received the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize in 2008 for his pioneering contributions to understanding and communicating water issues. He is Professor of Geography at King's College, University of London and is Emeritus Professor at SOAS, University of London

'I heartily recommend the book as essential reading as is not only informative but also fun and easy to read.' - Barbara Frost, CE of WaterAid

• PrefaceAcknowledgements1. Getting wise about water2. Beneath the surface3. Well-fed, well-watered and well-paid4. Big and beautiful5. Keeping their heads above the water6. WatertightThe virtual-water galleryIndex

Professor Tony Allan is acknowledged as a world authority on water issues and as a leading voice for sustainable water development. He advises governments and organisations around the world and received the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize in 2008 for his pioneering contributions to understanding and communicating water issues. He is Professor of Geography at King's College, University of London and is Emeritus Professor at SOAS, University of London

'I heartily recommend the book as essential reading as is not only informative but also fun and easy to read.' - Barbara Frost, CE of WaterAid

• PrefaceAcknowledgements1. Getting wise about water2. Beneath the surface3. Well-fed, well-watered and well-paid4. Big and beautiful5. Keeping their heads above the water6. WatertightThe virtual-water galleryIndex

Professor Tony Allan is acknowledged as a world authority on water issues and as a leading voice for sustainable water development. He advises governments and organisations around the world and received the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize in 2008 for his pioneering contributions to understanding and communicating water issues. He is Professor of Geography at King's College, University of London and is Emeritus Professor at SOAS, University of London

'I heartily recommend the book as essential reading as is not only informative but also fun and easy to read.' - Barbara Frost, CE of WaterAid

• PrefaceAcknowledgements1. Getting wise about water2. Beneath the surface3. Well-fed, well-watered and well-paid4. Big and beautiful5. Keeping their heads above the water6. WatertightThe virtual-water galleryIndex