Reviews
Humanity built civilizations by making use of water in different geographic settings, developing water-supply systems along the way to reach the present day. This book discusses water-supply systems: the history of using water, the evolution of pipes that carry it from source to destination, water’s importance, and the need to maintain pipes. Water pipes have continually changed with the times. Despite ongoing technological progress, problems remain. The most urgent domestic issues are
Our apartment recently spent about a month replacing its pipes. I had been using a purification filter on a showerhead that produced rusty water for several years. The rust-colored water decreased considerably after the replacement, and I wondered whether the pipes in this book, Water Speaks, were used. Unfortunately, they were not made by the company featured in the book. I read the section on the history of water management as humanities, the sections on pipe materials and uses as business,
Alvin Toffler said the 20th century was the age of black gold and the 21st would be the age of blue gold. Climate change is causing drought, and water scarcity threatens survival. We need reflection and new strategies. Food, energy, and water are survival concerns, and food and energy depend on water. WHO reports 88% of diseases result from unsafe water; cholera still occurs. While we can get a month’s clean water for one person for the price of coffee, some in Africa dig for murky water, let
People once asked why anyone would pay for water; now healthier water and delivery are common. This shows social change. This book explores water’s influence on history and civilization. The Story of Water. Environmental issues and pollution can be sensitive, but people often take water for granted. Greater awareness reminds us water is essential. The historical approach to management is another strength. In modern cities, water is vital, and conflicts over access show its fundamental role. The
Water has followed humanity through history. The four great ancient civilizations began beside major rivers, the starting points of water. Going without water is harder and less survivable than going without food. We rarely learn history from water’s perspective, so this was a novel angle. I had paid little attention to water and learned a lot. The author is PPI Technology Research Institute, said to be the country’s only and largest plastic-pipe manufacturer. I know little about plumbing, so
Whenever water comes up, it seems that Korea’s water scarcity is never far behind. At one point, we thought we lived in an era when we could use water as freely as we wanted; since then, concerned voices have warned that we can no longer use it carelessly as we do now. This book lays out a broad range of stories about water, starting with its history. It offers many points to consider: what water has meant to humanity and what people have done to secure it. Water’s close connection to
PPI Technology Research Institute makes plumbing systems, so it is meaningful that a pipe maker published a book about water. I hope another rich and interesting book follows The Story of Water, perhaps called Water Is Happiness. I recommend it. The publisher supplied the book; this is my personal opinion. #TheStoryOfWater #PPITechnologyResearchInstitute #Yemi #ReadAndFree
Some people consider water Korea’s finest natural resource because, compared with Europe’s hard water, it is a country where clear, clean water is readily available. People who think deeply about water help us understand its importance. Just as the taste of cola differs from country to country because water differs around the world, water matters. In this review of Water Speaks by the PPI Technology Research Institute, I consider strategies for securing clean water for human survival. The book
Water Speaks, by PPI Technology Research Institute/Yeomi (PPI Technology Research Institute), is a book subtitled “A Story of Water That Transcends Time and Borders.” It was compiled by the PPI Technology Research Institute, part of one of Korea’s largest and only plastic-pipe manufacturers. Anyone who has worked on-site installing PVC pipes for plumbing or sanitary facilities, or assembled them for any reason, probably knows the PPI brand. I’m very familiar with the name myself: while working
Water may be the most important part of our lives. I learned about water, which is essential for survival. It’s true that we haven’t felt inconvenienced because Korea still has clean, good water. I understand that clean water is hard to come by in parts of Europe. If we fail to manage and preserve our clean water, the consequences could be devastating. Just as we protect our health while we are healthy, we should take care of the water we use so future generations can use it too.
PPI Technology Research Institute: Water speaks
• Water’s history and secrets • How aqueducts helped Rome conquer the world • Pipes’ evolution from wooden conduits to 21st-century technology • Countries’ efforts to increase water’s value through innovation • Global water management and safe-water conditions, with expert contributions • A company chairman’s vision as the business marks its 48th year The Story of Water examines this vital resource and its value to humanity. It traces pipes’ history, includes engineering experts, and explores water use across eras and borders. It covers safe and efficient use, management, and pipes developed as cities grew, with examples from Rome, Europe, Britain, North America, and East Asia. As scarcity deepens and people speak of “water wars,” this book offers a new perspective on humanity’s relationship with water, the “blue gold” of our time, and urges us not to waste a drop.
Korean title: 물이 말한다
Korean author: PPI 기술연구소
Korean publisher: 예미
ISBN-13: 9791192907390
Reviews
Humanity built civilizations by making use of water in different geographic settings, developing water-supply systems along the way to reach the present day. This book discusses water-supply systems: the history of using water, the evolution of pipes that carry it from source to destination, water’s importance, and the need to maintain pipes. Water pipes have continually changed with the times. Despite ongoing technological progress, problems remain. The most urgent domestic issues are
Our apartment recently spent about a month replacing its pipes. I had been using a purification filter on a showerhead that produced rusty water for several years. The rust-colored water decreased considerably after the replacement, and I wondered whether the pipes in this book, Water Speaks, were used. Unfortunately, they were not made by the company featured in the book. I read the section on the history of water management as humanities, the sections on pipe materials and uses as business,
Alvin Toffler said the 20th century was the age of black gold and the 21st would be the age of blue gold. Climate change is causing drought, and water scarcity threatens survival. We need reflection and new strategies. Food, energy, and water are survival concerns, and food and energy depend on water. WHO reports 88% of diseases result from unsafe water; cholera still occurs. While we can get a month’s clean water for one person for the price of coffee, some in Africa dig for murky water, let
People once asked why anyone would pay for water; now healthier water and delivery are common. This shows social change. This book explores water’s influence on history and civilization. The Story of Water. Environmental issues and pollution can be sensitive, but people often take water for granted. Greater awareness reminds us water is essential. The historical approach to management is another strength. In modern cities, water is vital, and conflicts over access show its fundamental role. The
Water has followed humanity through history. The four great ancient civilizations began beside major rivers, the starting points of water. Going without water is harder and less survivable than going without food. We rarely learn history from water’s perspective, so this was a novel angle. I had paid little attention to water and learned a lot. The author is PPI Technology Research Institute, said to be the country’s only and largest plastic-pipe manufacturer. I know little about plumbing, so
Whenever water comes up, it seems that Korea’s water scarcity is never far behind. At one point, we thought we lived in an era when we could use water as freely as we wanted; since then, concerned voices have warned that we can no longer use it carelessly as we do now. This book lays out a broad range of stories about water, starting with its history. It offers many points to consider: what water has meant to humanity and what people have done to secure it. Water’s close connection to
PPI Technology Research Institute makes plumbing systems, so it is meaningful that a pipe maker published a book about water. I hope another rich and interesting book follows The Story of Water, perhaps called Water Is Happiness. I recommend it. The publisher supplied the book; this is my personal opinion. #TheStoryOfWater #PPITechnologyResearchInstitute #Yemi #ReadAndFree
Some people consider water Korea’s finest natural resource because, compared with Europe’s hard water, it is a country where clear, clean water is readily available. People who think deeply about water help us understand its importance. Just as the taste of cola differs from country to country because water differs around the world, water matters. In this review of Water Speaks by the PPI Technology Research Institute, I consider strategies for securing clean water for human survival. The book
Water Speaks, by PPI Technology Research Institute/Yeomi (PPI Technology Research Institute), is a book subtitled “A Story of Water That Transcends Time and Borders.” It was compiled by the PPI Technology Research Institute, part of one of Korea’s largest and only plastic-pipe manufacturers. Anyone who has worked on-site installing PVC pipes for plumbing or sanitary facilities, or assembled them for any reason, probably knows the PPI brand. I’m very familiar with the name myself: while working
Water may be the most important part of our lives. I learned about water, which is essential for survival. It’s true that we haven’t felt inconvenienced because Korea still has clean, good water. I understand that clean water is hard to come by in parts of Europe. If we fail to manage and preserve our clean water, the consequences could be devastating. Just as we protect our health while we are healthy, we should take care of the water we use so future generations can use it too.
