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Scientists have long been searching for a unified field theory-one
answer to all of the questions about the physical universe. In this
book, Rhett Larson takes a similar approach to social policy
questions. What if we could find a unified social policy theory-the
answer to every question from how to prevent war to how to promote
gender equality? Most of our most serious global challenges are
complex, multi-faceted "wicked problems." But perhaps the first
step in solving wicked problems as seemingly distinct as racism and
disease epidemics is the same: reform our laws, policies, and
priorities to achieve global water security. Global water security
means reasonable access for all people to water of acceptable
quantity and quality with acceptable costs and risks. Just as the
essential element to all life is water, so water is the essential
element to solving life's challenges. Virtually every major social
challenge-including gender inequality, racial discrimination,
terrorism, space exploration, global disease epidemics, mass
migrations, and climate change-has a significant and
underappreciated water component. Each chapter of this book takes
up one of these wicked problems, illustrates the role water plays
in that problem, and proposes reforms to address the water aspect
of that problem, with the aim of achieving global water security.
The goal of this this book is to convince the reader that the
answer, or at least one part of the answer, to our most serious
problems is the oft-repeated catchphrase: "Just add water."
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