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It is only within the last two decades that the so-called ‘water problem’ of this country has received widespread attention, but, although current activity in hydrological research and water conservation is now running at a higher level than ever before, it would be wrong to consider such developments as being entirely recent. Indeed, it may well be argued that it is impossible to understand fully the existing state of knowledge and legislative background without some historical perspective on the evolution of hydrological thought and the development of a recognisable water conservation movement.
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Smith, K. (1972). Historical Background. In: Water in Britain. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01497-2_2
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