Aqua Vitae (Record no. 66720)
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| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20251030114943.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9783031577314 |
| -- | 978-3-031-57731-4 |
| 024 7# - OTHER STANDARD IDENTIFIER | |
| Standard number or code | 10.1007/978-3-031-57731-4 |
| Source of number or code | doi |
| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | GB651-2998 |
| 072 #7 - SUBJECT CATEGORY CODE | |
| Subject category code | RBK |
| Source | bicssc |
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| Subject category code | SCI081000 |
| Source | bisacsh |
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| Subject category code | RBK |
| Source | thema |
| 245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Aqua Vitae |
| Medium | [electronic resource] : |
| Remainder of title | Unraveling the Story of Water in Latin America / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | edited by Gerald Augusto Corzo Perez, Laszlo G. Hayde, Rabindranarth Romero-López, Arturo Jiménez Palacios. |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition statement | 1st ed. 2024. |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Cham : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Springer Nature Switzerland : |
| -- | Imprint: Springer, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2024. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | VIII, 175 p. 51 illus., 34 illus. in color. |
| Other physical details | online resource. |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE | |
| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
| Source | rdacontent |
| 337 ## - MEDIA TYPE | |
| Media type term | computer |
| Media type code | c |
| Source | rdamedia |
| 338 ## - CARRIER TYPE | |
| Carrier type term | online resource |
| Carrier type code | cr |
| Source | rdacarrier |
| 347 ## - DIGITAL FILE CHARACTERISTICS | |
| File type | text file |
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| Source | rda |
| 490 1# - SERIES STATEMENT | |
| Series statement | The Latin American Studies Book Series, |
| International Standard Serial Number | 2366-343X |
| 505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | 1. Engineering and veneration of the yacumama (mother water) in Inca culture -- 2. Water and the Aztec empire -- 3. Rural technologies and practices in ancient Peru -- 4. Perspective on risk scenarios: worldview, perceptions, and management of water resources in Mexico -- 5. Water in Inca Cosmology and Statecraft -- 6. Historical trajectory of water uses in the Upper Paraná River Basin (Brazil) -- 7. Chronology of the use and technologies for water exploitation in Cuba. Situation in a changing climate -- 8. Mayans and their water management -- 9. Evolution of approaches on water resources management and integrated watershed management planning: complement, synergies, and the way forward -- 10. From drought to sustainable agricultural production. Historical water resource management experiences in the quíbor valley (venezuela) -- 11. Water management in Ancient Mayan cities. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | This comprehensive book presents an analytical journey through the relationship between water and Latin American societies, offering an engineering perspective on historical water resource utilization. The book unravels the integral role water has played in the cultural, technological, and socio-economic development of the region, providing a foundational reference for engineers, academics, and researchers. The book's exploration into water's perception and usage throughout history provides key insights into how human activity has impacted water resources and vice versa. It presents a meticulous examination of water as both a natural and cultural phenomenon, identifying its essential role in sustaining life and ecosystems, as well as its potential for causing devastation through disease and natural disasters. We delve into the complexities of water's role in society, illustrating how it is woven into the fabric of everyday life, religious ceremonies, and global events. The book also underscores the varying significance and implications of water across different regions within Latin America. The narrative unfolds across three major sections: Technology, Water Management, and Socio-Cultural-Economical Impact. The 'Technology' section examines the evolution of water-related technologies and their significant socio-economic implications. The 'Water Management' part offers a holistic perspective on water resource management practices, both historical and contemporary. The final section delves into the societal implications of water use, including conflicts arising from political and economic decisions related to this crucial resource. Designed for engineers, environmental scientists, and policy-makers, this book provides a unique blend of historical context, technical knowledge, and socio-cultural insights. It offers an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the interplay between engineering practices, water resources, and societal developments in Latin America. It serves as a springboard for further research and informed decision-making in water resource management and policy, fostering a greater understanding of the myriad ways in which water influences and is influenced by human activity. |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 65998 |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 65999 |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
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| General subdivision | History. |
| 9 (RLIN) | 76516 |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 62028 |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 58482 |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 65998 |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 76518 |
| 650 24 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
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| 650 24 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 66100 |
| 650 24 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
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| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Corzo Perez, Gerald Augusto. |
| Relator term | editor. |
| Relator code | edt |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 90823 |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Hayde, Laszlo G. |
| Relator term | editor. |
| Relator code | edt |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 90824 |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Romero-López, Rabindranarth. |
| Relator term | editor. |
| Relator code | edt |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 90825 |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Jiménez Palacios, Arturo. |
| Relator term | editor. |
| Relator code | edt |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 90826 |
| 710 2# - ADDED ENTRY--CORPORATE NAME | |
| Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element | SpringerLink (Online service) |
| 773 0# - HOST ITEM ENTRY | |
| Title | Springer Nature eBook |
| 776 08 - ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL FORM ENTRY | |
| Relationship information | Printed edition: |
| International Standard Book Number | 9783031577307 |
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| Relationship information | Printed edition: |
| International Standard Book Number | 9783031577321 |
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| Relationship information | Printed edition: |
| International Standard Book Number | 9783031577338 |
| 830 #0 - SERIES ADDED ENTRY--UNIFORM TITLE | |
| Uniform title | The Latin American Studies Book Series, |
| International Standard Serial Number | 2366-343X |
| 9 (RLIN) | 73671 |
| 856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-57731-4">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-57731-4</a> |
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