„The main strengths of the book are its clear explanations of thecore concepts and the methods used to estimate the movements ofvirtual water, along with the wealth of empirical evidence onspecific countries, regions and commodities. . . While the authorsdo not explicitly answer all of the questions outlined at thebeginning of the book, this is still a well-written and timelycontribution that adds some much-needed evidence to the literatureon virtual water.“ (Area, 2011)
„This book is a technical research report, , and gives anotherimportant strand of firm evidence to support the case for switchingto vegan lifestyles“. (Vegan, 1 December 2010)
„Heightened concern about global climate change makes thisbook timely and of interest to many readers.“ (ChoiceReviews, May 2009)
„[This book] is an authorative and stimulating book to read. Itsmain contribution is the excellent use of case studies toillustrate the well-articulated theoretical background of virtualwater and its global implications.... A though-provokingbook.“ (South African Geographical Journal, 2008)
"The authors propose to reverse the logic of productionvolumes to consumption volumes. This approach entirely changes allconclusions concerning water stress in the world, dependencies onother countries, and responsibility for water scarcity. Thisdetailed study gives new insights into these mechanisms, leading toa more realistic picture of a country's water needs. The bookcontains extensive and detailed tables, with all the data requiredfor an in depth evaluation. The book concludes with some importantremarks on fairness, sustainability, responsibility, andprice-setting." (Water Environment and TechnologyMagazine, December 2008)