FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Encyclopedia of Desalination and Water Resources (DESWARE)
Some Frequently asked Questions
Q1. What does the Encyclopedia (DESWARE)
deal with?
A1. The Encyclopedia of
Desalination and Water Resources (DESWARE) meets a
long-standing need in the desalination and water resources
community for a detailed archival source of knowledge. It
covers the science, technology, methodologies, experience
and management of this diverse and important subject. The
content caters to the needs of a wide spectrum of users
seeking reliable information, including science and
engineering students, university professors and educators,
informed specialists and practicing professionals, planners
and consultants, plant operators and maintenance staff,
managers and policy-makers, researchers, etc. The
encyclopedia is organized in 15 Sections dealing with
education, training, design, planning, research &
development, management, operation, and maintenance. Each
Section contains an organized collection of articles
Q2. How big is the Encyclopedia?
A2. In total, DESWARE contains about two million words,
1900 graphics and 800 tables, all of which is approximately
equivalent to 9 printed volumes of 500 pages each.
Q3. How were the Contents of
DESWARE developed and how are they organized?
A3. The contents of the
encyclopedia were developed through special International
Workshops held in July and November 1995 in Bad Soden
(Germany) and Abu Dhabi (UAE) respectively. The subject
matter is presented at various levels to make the
encyclopedia accessible to as wide a readership as possible.
Of general interest are background information, historical
development, trends, and regional demands. For the
specialist there are features on research and development.
Non-specialists will benefit from the broad introduction
provided to all desalination and water resources topics, and
will find help with answers to specific problems.
Q4. How do I subscribe DESWARE
Online?
A4. DESWARE Online
subscription is available online, you can signup and get
your password within 3 working days.
Q5. What are the subscription
costs?
A5. Encyclopedia of
Desalination And Water Resources (DESWARE Online) is
available as Institutional subscription for Universities,
Colleges, Libraries, Corporations etc. and as Single Users
subscription for Individuals and Students. To view the
subscription rates for each category please click here.
Q6. How do I renew my DESWARE
Online subscription?
A6. Please contact Eolss
Publishers Co. Ltd. by e-mail or fax. Email -
helpdesk@eolssonline.net
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