AN UNCOOPERATIVE COMMODITY by Dr. Karen J. Bakker ( 9780199253654 )

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Title:

AN UNCOOPERATIVE COMMODITY
PRIVATIZING WATER IN ENGLAND AND WALES

By:

Dr. Karen J. Bakker

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Hardback

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019925365X

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Publisher:

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

22 January, 2004

Series:

Oxford Geographical and Environmental Studies Series

Pages:

244

Description:

Around the world reference is made to the 'British' experiment with water privatization: in some cases as a salutary example, in others as a warning; no other country has entirely privatized its water supply and sewerage system. Bakker examines the privatization and regulation of water supply in England and Wales, exploring the relationship between socio-economic restructuring and environmental change, and linking privatization to changing patterns of public policyand trends in public services provision in Britain. She provides an innovative explanation of why water supply has proved to be difficult to commercialize, and is hence an 'uncooperative' commodity.

Synopsis:

Privatization of water suply is an emotive and controversial topic. The 'British model' of water privatization is unique: no other country has entirely privatized its water supply and sewerage systems. This book analyzes the socio-economic and environmental dimensions of privatization in England and Wales. It examines the implications of privatization for consumers, environmental management, and the water supply industry.

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