The Politics of Fresh Water

Access, conflict and identity

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Policy
Cover of the book The Politics of Fresh Water by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317509974
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: December 8, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317509974
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: December 8, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Water scarcity is not simply the result of what nature has to offer but always involves power relations and political decisions. This volume discusses the politics of the freshwater crisis, specifically how access to water is determined in different regions and historical periods, how conflict is constructed and managed, and how identity and efforts to control water systems, through development, technologies, and institutions, shape one another.

The book analyzes responses to the water crisis as efforts to mitigate water insecurity and as expressions of collective identity that legitimate, resist, or seek to transform existing inequalities. The chapters focus on different processes that contribute to freshwater scarcity, including land use decisions, pollution, privatization, damming, climate change, discrimination, water management institutions and technology. Case studies are included from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and New Zealand.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Water scarcity is not simply the result of what nature has to offer but always involves power relations and political decisions. This volume discusses the politics of the freshwater crisis, specifically how access to water is determined in different regions and historical periods, how conflict is constructed and managed, and how identity and efforts to control water systems, through development, technologies, and institutions, shape one another.

The book analyzes responses to the water crisis as efforts to mitigate water insecurity and as expressions of collective identity that legitimate, resist, or seek to transform existing inequalities. The chapters focus on different processes that contribute to freshwater scarcity, including land use decisions, pollution, privatization, damming, climate change, discrimination, water management institutions and technology. Case studies are included from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and New Zealand.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Western Enterprise in Indonesia and Malaysia by
Cover of the book Human Population Genetic Research in Developing Countries by
Cover of the book Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre by
Cover of the book Systems-Centred Theory and Practice by
Cover of the book Julian Abele by
Cover of the book Qualitative Inquiry Under Fire by
Cover of the book 99 Activities to Nurture Successful and Resilient Children by
Cover of the book Online Reporting of Elections by
Cover of the book Artificial Intelligence and Literary Creativity by
Cover of the book The Routledge Handbook of Early Christian Art by
Cover of the book Theory and Practice of Public Sector Reform by
Cover of the book What You Really Need to Know about Counselling and Psychotherapy Training by
Cover of the book Communication Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury by
Cover of the book Induction and Mentoring of Newly Qualified Teachers by
Cover of the book Encyclopedia of Romanticism (Routledge Revivals) by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy