Environmental History of Water by Petri S. Juuti, Tapio Katko... - 9781780408309

Name: Environmental History of Water by Petri S. Juuti, Tapio Katko... - 9781780408309
Brand: IWA Publishing

IWA Publishing

Environmental History of WaterAuthor(s): Petri S. Juuti, Tapio Katko, H. Vuorinen\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: IWA Publishing, United Kingdom\nImprint: IWA Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781780408309, 978-1780408309\nSynopsis\nThe World Water Development Report 2003 pointed out the extensive problem that: 'Sadly, the tragedy of the water crisis is not simply a result of lack of water but is, essentially, one of poor water governance.' Cross-sectional and historical intra-national and international comparisons have been recognized as a valuable method of study in different sectors of human life, including technologies and governance.\nEnvironmental History of Water fills this gap, with its main focus being on water and sanitation services and their evolution. Altogether 34 authors have written 30 chapters for this multidisciplinary book which divides into four chronological parts, from ancient cultures to the challenges of the 21stcentury, each with its introduction and conclusions written b.