Opposing Currents: The Politics of Water and Gender in Latin America

by Sonia Dvila-Poblete

Book Overview

This volume focuses on women in Latin America as stakeholders in water resources management. It makes their contributions to grassroots efforts more visible, explains why doing so is essential for effective public policy and planning in the water sector, and provides guidelines for future planning and project implementation. After an in-depth review of gender and water management policies and issues in relation to domestic usage, irrigation, and sustainable...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822958546
• ISBN13: 9780822958543
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"