In these 33 papers experts from around the world describe their research into the details of both quality and quantity in environmental history, engineering and management of water as well as in the history of public health relating to water. They cover early systems and innovations, the long period of slow development up to the twentieth century, and the modern urban infrastructure with such topics as water supplies and the late Roman army, Europe's legacy of water and health, the emergence of the idea of water-borne diseases, water supplies in colonial settlements, privatization, the role of water in industry and development, the intricacies of water management in major cities, and the role of healthy water in indigenous cultures. Papers include conclusions and introductions for each major topic. US distribution by BookMasters. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)