The politics of water
Subtitle: a survey
By: editors, Kai Wegerich and Jeroen Warner
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 393
ISBN-13: 9780203849187
Subjects: Real Estate; Political aspects; Water resources development; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS; General
Description: "In these times of growing interest in climate change, with its potential to affect supplies of one of the world's major natural resources, this volume aims to provide an extensive overview of the politics of water. Chapters offer an overview of various topics in the field, while the thorough glossary section contains a wealth of explanations to, and information on, water issues, terms, law and organizations. A section dedicated to the world's major river basins further informs on issues affecting water supply and use, and maps and statistics offer graphic and cartographic representations for reference."--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.