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Liquid Empire

Water and Power in the Colonial World

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464pagine
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17ore

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The narrative explores how European empires from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries manipulated water resources to exert control and shape colonial hierarchies. It highlights the interplay between emerging technologies and local practices, revealing the struggles of various stakeholders, including officials and farmers, in managing water. The book also examines the lasting impacts of imperialism on contemporary water crises, particularly in the Global South, where issues like water scarcity and environmental degradation continue to challenge millions.

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Liquid Empire, Corey Ross

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2024
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