ISBN:
9781442609273
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1442609273
,
9781442609266
,
1442609265
Language:
English
Pages:
XVII, 234 S
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Ill., Kt
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24 cm
Edition:
Issued also in electronic format
Parallel Title:
Available in another form Freshwater politics in Canada
DDC:
333.730971
Keywords:
Watershed management Case studies Political aspects
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Fresh water Case studies Political aspects
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Integrated water development Case studies Government policy
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Water use Case studies Government policy
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Fallstudiensammlung
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Kanada
;
Wassernutzung
;
Politik
;
Süßwasser
;
Einzugsgebiet
;
Kanada
;
Wasserwirtschaft
;
Fischerei
;
Indianer
Abstract:
"Freshwater is in great supply across much of Canada. However, competing and changing demands on its use are leading to ever more complex political arrangements. This volume offers an integrated survey of that complexity, combining historical and contemporary cases in a conceptually-informed exploration of water politics. It offers a set of tools, frameworks, and applications that enable readers to recognize and explore the political dimensions of freshwater
Abstract:
The opening chapters introduce core concepts such as power, organized interests, knowledge systems, and the state. They are followed by chapters discussing freshwater subsectors including fisheries, irrigation, flood control, hydropower, and groundwater. A series of topical themes is addressed, including salmon conservation, Aboriginal water interests, hydraulic fracturing, regulatory revisions, and interjurisdictional management. A final section explores emerging trends in freshwater governance
Abstract:
While river catchments are not always the principal denominator in discussions of water politics, they do provide a primary frame of reference for this book. A watershed case study accompanies each chapter. This watershed grounding is intended to encourage readers to turn their attention to local and regional conditions."--pub. desc
Description / Table of Contents:
Part One: Freshwater Politics1 Water Politics as Diversity -- Case Study: James-West River Watershed -- 2 Power and Freshwater -- Case Study: Boat Harbour Watershed -- 3 Group Politics and Water -- Case Study: Athabasca River Watershed -- 4 The Freshwater State -- Case Study: Souris River Watershed -- Part Two: Fields of Engagement -- 5 Fisheries and Pollution -- Case Study: Miramichi River Watershed -- 6 Irrigation Politics -- Case Study: Oldman River Watershed -- 7 Flooding and Flood Control -- Case Study: Red River Watershed -- 8 Hydro-power -- Case Study: La Grande River Watershed -- 9 Groundwater Politics -- Case Study: PEI Groundwatersheds -- 10 Emerging Trends in Canadian Freshwater Politics -- Case Study: Mackenzie Basin Watershed.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-226) and index
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Issued also in electronic format.
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