The evolution of national water regimes in Europe : transitions in water rights and water policies /

The authors apply a theoretical framework for the analysis of institutional regimes, water governance and property rights. The evolution of national water resource regimes is described over a period of almost 200 years (1800-2000).

Bibliographic Details
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Other Authors: Kissling-Näf, Ingrid, Kuks, Stefan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Kluwer, 2004.
Series:Environment & policy ; volume 40.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:The authors apply a theoretical framework for the analysis of institutional regimes, water governance and property rights. The evolution of national water resource regimes is described over a period of almost 200 years (1800-2000).
The long-term perspective enables the reader to see the conditions under which regime transformation and paradigm change are made possible.
The book also includes a critical analysis of policy making by the European Union, and a comparative review and analysis of regime development in the six countries involved."--Jacket.
Item Description:" ... a product of the research project EUWARENESS: European Water Regimes and the Notion of a Sustainable Status (EVK1-CT-1999-0038)."--Preface.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 368 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:1402024843 (electronic bk.)
9781402024849 (electronic bk.)