The Dreamt Land
Chasing Water and Dust Across California
Mark Arax
The book delves into the complex history and current challenges of water usage in California, weaving personal narratives with investigative journalism to explore the state's agricultural abundance and the environmental and social costs of sustaining it. It examines the political and economic forces driving water policies, the impact on farmers and communities, and the ongoing struggle to balance human demands with ecological realities.
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