How can the drought-related policy experiences of some countries be systematically utilized to benefit others? Drought and Water Crises collates considerable information from diverse disciplines with the goal of reducing societal vulnerability to drought. Featuring case studies and stressing new technologies, the book seeks to encourage nations to adopt a more risk-based, proactive policy for water and drought management. Features Includes contributions from more than three dozen top scientists and engineers across numerous disciplines. Considers both the social and natural dimensions of drought Presents state-of-the-art management and technology for coping with drought Provides the only comparative assessment of drought policies for Australia, South Africa, and the US Presents case studies that show how other nations and localities implemented principles discussed in the book  less