It is becoming increasingly important to put freshwater issues in a global context. Local water depletion and pollution are often closely tied to the structure of the global economy. With increasing trade between nations and continents, water is more frequently used to produce exported goods....

Preface to the first edition -- Preface to the second edition -- Acknowledgements -- The environmental footprint of the human species -- A brief history of water footprint thinking -- Why do we overexploit our limited freshwater resources? -- Drinking ten bathtubs of water a day -- Water for...