Water Communities
Water Communities by Rajib Shaw, published by Emerald Group Publishing on June 10, 2010, is an illustrated edition comprising 210 pages. This book explores the essential role of water in human civilization, tracing the historical significance of river basins and the interaction between people and water. It addresses the diminishing direct contact with water due to modernization and technological advancements, highlighting the challenges of reconnecting with these fundamental principles in both urban and rural contexts.
Readers will find analytical case studies that delve into various aspects of water communities, emphasizing the human-water interaction process. The book discusses how lessons from historical practices can inform contemporary environmental policy and public policy regarding natural resources. By examining these dynamics, Water Communities aims to foster a deeper understanding of the relationship between society and water, making it a relevant resource for those interested in political science, environmental policy, and nature.
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Water is the key to human civilization. Most of the ancient civilization had its roots to river basins, where people-water interaction was the key aspect. Due to innovations of knowledge and technology and modernization of lifestyles, the human-water direct contact has become less significant. People have become more dependent to the system, and consequently, the closeness to water is gradually diminishing. It is however, a challenge on how to learn from the basic principles of water human interaction and apply those lessons to the current context of urban and rural settings. This book will provide a few analytical case studies on different aspects of water communities, which is defined as the human-water interaction process.
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