This text presents a global study of river basin systems and their contemporary management within both physcial and social frameworks. Tracing the evolution of river basin mangement and the history of applied hydrology, Newson argues for a sustainable aproach to the changing environment of the world's rivers. This is a fully revised and expanded second edition of Malcolm Newson's acclaimed book. Exploring in greater depth the meaning of sustainability in river basin developement this second edition: highlights the rapid evolution of practical concepts in many countries since the Rio Earth Summit features new illustrations and case studies from Australia, South Africa, Israel and Iran makes the ecosystem model more explicit throughout strengthens its coverage of the linkages between land and water managementThe second edition of Land, Water and Development offers an up-to-date introduction to a complex field, stressing the need for a new catchment management planning in both developed and developing countries.