Originally published in this form in 1971, the content of this book was originally part of a larger composite volume ‘Water, Earth and Man’ (1969) which provided a synthesis of hydrology, geomorphology and socio-economic geography. This volume brings together the systematic theme of spatial aspects of the interactions between water occurrence and human activity. ..."an outstandingly sure, lucid and astute guide. His book is compact but singularly well thought out, rigorous in discussion but easily comprehensible." -"History "Marenbon...gives us a lucid account...He not only concerns himself with philosophical aspects...but strives to achieve a contextually correct vision of the period, conscious that much of the material he's called upon is not strictly philosophical but also theological, logical and poetic in nature." -"Dialogo Filosofico Richard J. Chorley