India is facing a river pollution crisis today. The origins of this crisis are commonly traced back to post-Independence economic development and urbanisation. This book, in contrast, shows that some important early roots of India's river pollution problem, and in particular the pollution of the Ganges, lie with British colonial policies on wastewater disposal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Analysing the two cornerstones of colonial river pollution history during the late 19th and early 20th centuries - the introduction of sewerage systems and the introduction of biological sewage treatment technologies in cities along the Ganges - the author examines different controversies around the proposed and actual discharge of untreated/treated sewage into the Ganges, which involved officials on different administrative levels as well as the Indian public. The analysis shows that the colonial state essentially ignored the problematic aspects of sewage disposal into rivers, which were clearly evident from European experience. Guided by colonial ideology and fiscal policy, colonial officials supported the introduction of the cheapest available sewerage technologies, which were technologies causing extensive pollution. Thus, policies on sewage disposal into the Ganges and other Indian rivers took on a definite shape around the turn of the 20th century, and acquired certain enduring features that were to exert great negative influence on the future development of river pollution in India.
A well-researched study on colonial river pollution history, this book presents an innovative contribution to South Asian environmental history. It is of interest to scholars working on colonial, South Asian and environmental history, and the colonial history of public health, science and technology.
Описание: This book identifies factors that contribute to water conflicts and that detract from water cooperation in this region, including shedding light on how international organisations affect transboundary water interactions.
Автор: Mallet, Victor (asia News Editor, Financial Times) Название: River of life, river of death ISBN: 0198786174 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198786177 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 3642.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: India is killing the Ganges, and the Ganges in turn is killing India. Victor Mallet traces the holy river from source to mouth, and from ancient times to the present day, to find that the battle to rescue what is arguably the world`s most important river is far from lost.
Автор: Ganguli, Birendranath Название: Trends of Agriculture in the Ganges Valley ISBN: 1032498730 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781032498737 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 15312.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Wilhelm, Janine Название: Environment and pollution in colonial india ISBN: 0367596695 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367596699 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6123.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: India is facing a river pollution crisis today. The origins of this crisis are commonly traced back to post-Independence economic development and urbanisation. This book, in contrast, shows that some important early roots of India`s river pollution problem, and in particular the pollution of the Ganges, lie with British colonial policies on wast
Автор: Lautze, Jonathan Название: The Omo-Turkana Basin ISBN: 0367770040 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367770044 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Автор: Antoni Munn?; Antoni Ginebreda; Narc?s Prat Название: Experiences from Surface Water Quality Monitoring ISBN: 3319238949 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319238944 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 39182.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book details theexperiences gained by the Catalan Water Agency (ACA) in a Mediterraneanwatershed - the Catalan River Basin District - following the launch of the EUWater Framework Directive (WFD) in the year 2000.
Описание: Focuses on water availability, use and needs in the Niger River Basin. The study suggests that there is potential for agricultural expansion in the basin area, although it is recommended that any expansion should take into account the impacts of climate variability on seasonal and periodic availability of water resources.
Описание: Floods and droughts are climate extremes that account for more than 80% of people affected by natural disasters worldwide. This study aims to assess floods and droughts and their impacts on agriculture at the basin scale and attempt to tackle them simultaneously and sustainably by using integrated measures and strategies.
Автор: Kassa Woldetsadik, Tadess Название: International Watercourses Law in the Nile River Basin ISBN: 0415657679 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415657679 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22968.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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