Territorial Water Cooperation in the Central Plateau of Iran by Majid Labbaf Kha

The Nile on eBay   Territorial Water Cooperation in the Central Plateau of Iran by Majid Labbaf Khaneiki

This book tries to answer the question how different communities in such an arid area as the Iranian central plateau could have shared their limited water resources in a perfect harmony and peace over the course of history.

FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

This book tries to answer the question how different communities in such an arid area as the Iranian central plateau could have shared their limited water resources in a perfect harmony and peace over the course of history. They invented some indigenous technologies as well as cooperative socio-economic systems in order to better adapt themselves to their harsh environment where the scarce water resources had to be rationed among the different communities as sustainably as possible. Those stories hold some lessons for us on how to adjust our needs to our geographical possibilities while living side by side with other people.    This work gives insight into the indigenous adaptation strategies through the territorial water cooperation, and describes how water can appear as a ground for cooperation. It explains the water supply systems and social aspects of water in central Iran. Topics include the territorial water cooperation, qanat's, the traditional water management and sustainability, the socio-economic context, the sustainable management of shared aquifers system and more.

Back Cover

This book tries to answer the question how different communities in such an arid area as the Iranian central plateau could have shared their limited water resources in a perfect harmony and peace over the course of history. They invented some indigenous technologies as well as cooperative socio-economic systems in order to better adapt themselves to their harsh environment where the scarce water resources had to be rationed among the different communities as sustainably as possible. Those stories hold some lessons for us on how to adjust our needs to our geographical possibilities while living side by side with other people. This work gives insight into the indigenous adaptation strategies through the territorial water cooperation, and describes how water can appear as a ground for cooperation. It explains the water supply systems and social aspects of water in central Iran. Topics include the territorial water cooperation, qanat's, the traditional water management and sustainability, the socio-economic context, the sustainable management of shared aquifers system and more.

Author Biography

Majid Labbaf Khaneiki, UNESCO-ICQHS (International Center on Qanats and Historic Hydraulic Structures), Yazd, Iran 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Water Supply Systems in Central Iran.- Chapter 3: Social Aspects of Water in Central Iran.- Chapter 4- Cain and Abel in the Heaven of Water Cooperation.- Chapter 5- Cooperation in Lieu of Water.- Chapter 6: Conclusion.

Feature

Explains how water can appear as a ground for cooperation rather than the matter of war Clarifies the role of the socio-economic structures in preventing any conflict and tension over the shared water resources among the local communities in the central plateau of Iran Gives insight into the indigenous adaptation strategies through the territorial water cooperation Indicates how modernity can unbalance the relationship between the local communities and their shared water resources, contributing to the on-going water crisis

Details ISBN3030014932 Author Majid Labbaf Khaneiki ISBN-10 3030014932 ISBN-13 9783030014933 Format Hardcover Pages 199 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-11-20 Language English DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-01494-0 Edition 1st Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition Description 1st ed. 2019 DEWEY 306 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 34 Illustrations, color; 19 Illustrations, black and white; X, 199 p. 53 illus., 34 illus. in color. We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

TheNile_Item_ID:131019114;