Federal rivers : managing water in multi-layered political systems / edited by Dustin Garrick, George R.M. Anderson, Daniel Connell, Jamie Pittock.

Cheltenham : Edward Elgar, 2014.

HD1691 .F44 2014

9781781955048 (hbk.)
1781955042 (hbk.)
1780405995
9781780405995
9781781955055
1781955050

xxii, 362 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

(OCoLC)863173692

This groundbreaking book provides a comparative perspective on water management and federalism across multiple countries. Through a collection of case studies, this book explores the water management experiences and lessons learned in nine federal countries and China. The territorial division of power in federations, plus the interconnected politics at the national and regional levels, present a classic governance test for waters shared across multiple political jurisdictions. This is increasingly important as democratic transitions have introduced or invigorated federalism across diverse contexts affecting more than 300 major river basins. Federal Rivers examines both the successes and failures of federal regimes in resolving water conflicts and achieving sustainable water management, particularly within river basins. Case studies across the Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia highlight the extent and diversity of federal rivers, identifying alternative pathways to share risks and make tradeoffs across political jurisdictions. -- Publisher description.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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