A History of Water, Series I: Volume 2: The Political Economy of Water

by Richard Coopey

These three volumes present an original exploration of all aspects of water--social, cultural, political, religious, historical, economic and technological--from ancient times until the present day. Among the varied themes, the contributors examine the changing histories of water as a private or common good, the politics of water at local, urban, national and international level, water in cities, great river plans, dams, river biographies, and cultural...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1850434468
• ISBN13: 9781850434467
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"