An Uncooperative Commodity
Privatizing Water in England and Wales
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2004
- Category
- Geography
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780199253654
- Publish Date
- Apr 2004
- List Price
- $230.00
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Description
Privatization of water suply is an emotive and controversial topic. The 'British model' of water privatization is unique: no other country has entirely privatized its water supply and sewerage systems. This book analyzes the socio-economic and environmental dimensions of privatization in England and Wales. It examines the implications of privatization for consumers, environmental management, and the water supply industry.
About the author
Contributor Notes
Karen J. Bakker is an Assistant Professor, Dept of Geography, University of British Columbia.
Editorial Reviews
'...this is a very welcome examination of the water industry and its peculiarities. There is a good long-term survey of the structure of the industry through its successive phases before privatization, including the corporatization and nationalization of the postwar period. The real strength lies in Bakker's attempt to link history, economics, geography, and environment in charting the contours of the industry and its future.' Economic History Review
'a scholarly and investigative analysis.' Natural Resources Forum