Urban Water Economies
governance and the sustainability dilemma in global cities
$345.42
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2024
Summary
Urban Water Economies: A Global Perspective on Sustainable Water Management in Cities
Increased urbanization and rising water demand have made ensuring a sustainable supply of clean water a top priority for large cities. This book explores diverse urban contexts across the globe, examining water management in major cities in Asia, including Beijing, Hong Kong, Osaka, and Singapore, and comparing them with cities in Europe, Australia, and the Americas.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781138846869 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1138846864 |
| Series: | Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management |
| Author: | Y.S. Frederick Lee, James E. Nickum |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Y.S. Frederick Lee
Yok-Shiu Frederick Lee is Associate Professor, Department of Geography, The University of Hong Kong.
James E. Nickum is Vice–President, International Water Resources Association, Professorial Research Associate, School of African and Oriental Studies, University of London, UK, and Senior Fellow, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong. He was for a decade a Professor in the Department of International Studies, Tokyo Jogakkan College, Japan.
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