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A concise treatment of water-resource economics. Based upon
political economy perspectives, it draws upon a worldwide range of
case-studies. There is guidance on abbreviations, acronyms, and
technical terms.
Originally published in 1982, this is a companion volume to State
Housing in Britain. Together the 2 volumes cover the tenure of some
85% of all British households in much of the 20th Century. The
development of the tenure between 1918 and 1970 with special
reference to its position in state housing policies is examined.
Subsequent chapters analyse effective demand since 1970, both with
respect to its demographic base and as regards the capacity to buy.
In particular the question of why people want to buy is asked and
the supply of housing (both council houses and former private
rented accommodation) as well as the output of speculative
housebuilders is considered. A detailed survey of the perturbations
in the housing market during the volatile experience of the British
economy since 1970 is also covered.
Originally published in 1979, this book was the first to provide a
comprehensive political-economic analysis of the historical origins
and 20th Century experience of state housing in the UK. The first
part describes the growth of municipal housebuilding in the context
of slum clearance before 1914 and the cycle of boom and slump
between the wars. Part 2 covers 1945- 1980 with chapters on : site
acquisition and residential densities; the housebuilding industry
and its standards; the balance between rehabilitation and
redevelopment and the rise and fall of the high-rise flat. Sources
and costs of capital finance and the management of the stock of
council dwellings is also discussed. The final part reviews the
development of state housing policy since the War, within a broad
political and macro-economic context.
Originally published in 1979, this book was the first to provide a
comprehensive political-economic analysis of the historical origins
and 20th Century experience of state housing in the UK. The first
part describes the growth of municipal housebuilding in the context
of slum clearance before 1914 and the cycle of boom and slump
between the wars. Part 2 covers 1945- 1980 with chapters on : site
acquisition and residential densities; the housebuilding industry
and its standards; the balance between rehabilitation and
redevelopment and the rise and fall of the high-rise flat. Sources
and costs of capital finance and the management of the stock of
council dwellings is also discussed. The final part reviews the
development of state housing policy since the War, within a broad
political and macro-economic context.
Originally published in 1982, this is a companion volume to State
Housing in Britain. Together the 2 volumes cover the tenure of some
85% of all British households in much of the 20th Century. The
development of the tenure between 1918 and 1970 with special
reference to its position in state housing policies is examined.
Subsequent chapters analyse effective demand since 1970, both with
respect to its demographic base and as regards the capacity to buy.
In particular the question of why people want to buy is asked and
the supply of housing (both council houses and former private
rented accommodation) as well as the output of speculative
housebuilders is considered. A detailed survey of the perturbations
in the housing market during the volatile experience of the British
economy since 1970 is also covered.
World population is set to increase by a third in the next 25 years, with no corresponding increase in global rainfall. About seventy per cent of the world's abstracted water is used in farming and therefore the economics of irrigation is becoming an increasingly important issue for sustainable development. Water for Agriculture provides a thorough overview of this highly topical subject, written in a clear and accessible style. The scope of the book is wide both in its analysis and in its geographical coverage. Topics covered include the infrastructure, operation and maintenance of irrigation service supply, the supply of drainage services, economic cost benefit analysis, water resource planning at the regional scale, political economy and irrigation policy. The content of Water for Agriculture is enhanced by numerous tables, diagrams, and in-depth case-studies. This book will be an essential read for those professionals involved in the planning of water resources, and for advanced students studying this topic as part of agriculture, development studies, economics, engineering, environmental science, geography, hydrology and planning courses.
World population is set to increase by a third in the next 25 years, with no corresponding increase in global rainfall. About seventy per cent of the world's abstracted water is used in farming and therefore the economics of irrigation is becoming an increasingly important issue for sustainable development. Water for Agriculture provides a thorough overview of this highly topical subject, written in a clear and accessible style. The Scope of the book is wide both in its analysis and in its geographical coverage. Topics covered include the infrastructure, operation and maintenance of irrigation service supply, the supply of drainage services, economic cost benefit analysis, water resource planning at the regional scale, political economy and irrigation policy. The content of Water for Agriculture is enhanced by numerous tables, diagrams, and in-depth case studies. This book will be an essential read for those professionals involved in the planning of water resources, and for advanced students studying this topic as part of agriculture, development studies, economics, engineering, environmental science, geography, hydrology and planning courses.
A concise treatment of water-resource economics. Based upon
political economy perspectives, it draws upon a range of
case-studies - Third- World, developed world, and former communist
countries - to cover many issues. There is guidance on
Written in a clear and accessible style, this introductory textbook
explores the economics of water supply and consumption and shows
how water policy can be adapted to achieve the goal of sustainable
development. Informed by an evolutionary political economy
perspective, the book draws on a substantial group of international
case studies to illustrate the relevance of theory to real life.
Ranging widely, the author considers the conservation of rivers,
lakes, wetlands, estuaries and coastal waters; land drainage; flood
control and coastal defense; dam projects; the costs of freshwater
supply; water use by households, agriculture, and other sectors;
and wastewater treatment and disposal. Introducing a topic of
crucial importance to a wide range of disciplines, this concise yet
comprehensive text will be invaluable for students in environmental
studies, geography, and economics.
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