Central Eurasian water crisis - Caspian, Aral, and Dead Seas Author Kobori I., Glantz M.H. (eds.) Date 1998 Source IUCN (ID: MON-072979) Publisher | Place of publication United Nations University Press | Tokyo, Japan ISBN 92-808-0925-3 Pages 212 p. Document type Miscellaneous Language English Subject Water, Sea Keyword Surface water Freshwater resources management Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Asia Basin Caspian Sea, Aral Sea Abstract This book 's title reflects the global awareness that various regions increasingly face problems of water quality and quantity. This work focuses on three such regions: The Dead Sea, the Aral Sea, and the Caspian Sea. Researchers from various physical and social science disciplines identify water - related problems and the prospects for resolving them in each region. (source: UN University Press Publications 2002-2003)