Water is essential for human life and at the centre of political, economic, and socio-cultural development. This
Routledge Handbook of Water and Development
offers a systematic, wide-ranging, and state-of-the-art guide to the diverse links between water and development across the globe. It is organized into four parts:
Part I
explores the most significant theories and approaches to the relationship between water and development
Part II
consists of carefully selected in-depth case studies, revealing how water utilization and management are deeply intertwined with historical development paths and economic and socio-cultural structures
Part III
analyses the role of governance in the management of water and development
Part IV
covers the most urgent themes and issues pertaining to water and development in the contemporary world, ranging from climate change and water stress to agriculture and migration
The 32 chapters by leading experts are meant to stimulate researchers and students in a wide range of disciplines in the social and natural sciences, including Geography, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, and Political Science
.
The
Handbook
will also be of great value to policymakers and practitioners.