This textbook investigates the complex interplay between natural hydrological processes and the anthropogenic pressures that shape global water resource management. The authors, Robert Prosser and Victoria Bishop, synthesize geographical data to align with A Level curriculum standards, providing a structured framework for understanding how human activity alters drainage basins and water quality. By examining both local streamflow dynamics and large-scale infrastructure projects, the text establishes a comprehensive baseline for students to analyze the sustainability of water systems.

The text serves as a focused, curriculum-aligned resource designed to provide students with a clear understanding of hydrological systems and their management. Its integration of specific international case studies offers a practical application of theoretical concepts for those studying geography at the secondary level.