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Bottled And Sold: The Story Behind Our Obsession With Bottled Water
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Peter Gleick Knows Water. A Worldrenowned Scientist And Freshwater Expert, Gleick Is A Macarthur Foundation Genius, And According To The Bbc, An Environmental Visionary. And He Drinks From The Tap. Why Don'T The Rest Of Us? Bottled And Sold Shows How Water Went From Being A Free Natural Resource To One Of The Most Successful Commercial Products Of The Last One Hundred Yearsand Why We Are Poorer For It. It'S A Big Story And Water Is Big Business. Every Second Of Every Day In The United States, A Thousand People Buy A Plastic Bottle Of Water, And Every Second Of Every Day A Thousand More Throw One Of Those Bottles Away. That Adds Up To More Than Thirty Billion Bottles A Year And Tens Of Billions Of Dollars Of Sales. Are There Legitimate Reasons To Buy All Those Bottles? With A Scientist'S Eye And A Natural Storyteller'S Wit, Gleick Investigates Whether Industry Claims About The Relative Safety, Convenience, And Taste Of Bottled Versus Tap Hold Water. And He Exposes The True Reasons We'Ve Turned To The Bottle, From Fearmongering By Business Interests And Our Own Vanity To The Breakdown Of Public Systems And Global Inequities. Designer H2O May Be Laughable, But The Debate Over Commodifying Water Is Deadly Serious. It Comes Down To Society'S Choices About Human Rights, The Role Of Government And Free Markets, The Importance Of Being Green, And Fundamental Values. Gleick Gets To The Heart Of The Bottled Water Craze, Exploring What It Means For Us To Bottle And Sell Our Most Basic Necessity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Bottled and Sold' about? A: 'Bottled and Sold' by Peter Gleick explores the transformation of water from a free resource to a commercial product. It examines the reasons behind the popularity of bottled water and the implications for society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bottled and Sold'? A: The author of 'Bottled and Sold' is Peter H. Gleick, a renowned scientist and freshwater expert recognized for his contributions to environmental science.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as the commodification of water, public health, environmental concerns, and societal values related to water consumption.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bottled and Sold' have? A: 'Bottled and Sold' contains 232 pages, providing an in-depth look at the bottled water industry.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Bottled and Sold' is available as a used book in good condition, ensuring quality for readers.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Bottled and Sold' is published in hardcover, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: When was 'Bottled and Sold' published? A: 'Bottled and Sold' was published on April 20, 2010.
- Q: Is 'Bottled and Sold' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Bottled and Sold' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in environmental science, public policy, and sustainability.
- Q: What makes this book different from other books on bottled water? A: This book combines scientific insights with storytelling, providing a comprehensive analysis of the bottled water industry and its societal impacts.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading 'Bottled and Sold'? A: 'Bottled and Sold' is beneficial for general readers, environmentalists, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of water consumption and its implications.