Synopses & Reviews
Is there enough water on this planet for a global population that will shortly double its present size? The answer is of great importance for people everywhere, but particularly to the peoples and political leaders of the Middle East and North Africa. In addition to explaining the particular issues of conflict in the region, Tony Allan argues that the answer to these problems lies at the global rather than local level.
Review
His work is a source of valuable information, perspectives, and insights for students and the concerned general public.
-Arab Studies Journal
Review
"a suitable text for students desiring to gain a wider understanding of the water-development issues in this region."--David Newman,Progress in Human Geography
"excellent study...highly recommended." --Choice
His work is a source of valuable information, perspectives, and insights for students and the concerned general public.
-Arab Studies Journal
Synopsis
Professor Allan's important new book aims to remove much of the confusion surrounding the issue of water in the Middle East. He argues that it is at the global level that explanation is to be found on why economies operate as they do and why water policies are as they are, and that the good news lies in the international economy where resources can be multiplied and exchanged -- at least for those that have eyes to see.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-374) and index.
About the Author
Tony Allan is Professor of Geography at the University of London.
Table of Contents
Part I: MENA Water Resources, Allocation Management, and Perception * Water Optimists and Water Pessimists: Insiders and Outsiders and an Analytical Framework * The Resource: The Supply *
Part II: Economic and Environmental Imperatives Ignored: and Why they are Ignored * Water is an Economic Resource: the Economist's View * Water is not an Economic Resource: the Political Economy of some MENA Waters * Water, Development, and the Environment *
Part III * Water in Regional and International Relations * Water Law and International Water Law in the Middle East and North Africa *
Part IV: The Future * The Future Role of Water in the Middle East and North African Society