Chronicles the history of the quest for water in the American West, discussing the battles that have been waged in the political, economic, and environmental arenas over water rights; and contends that attempts to turn the desert into a green paradise will, in the long run, prove to be futile.
year: 1993
call number/section: 1000, 333.91
subjects: irrigation, history, west (u.s.), water resources development, political corruption