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245 0 0 _aWater security in the Middle East :
_bessays in scientific and social cooperation /
_cedited by Jean Axelrad Cahan
260 _aNew York, NY :
_bAnthem Press,
_cc2017.
300 _axiii, 215 p. :
_bill., maps ;
_c24 cm.
490 0 _aThe anthem water diplomacy series
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 _aWater Security in the Middle East argues that, while conflicts over transboundary water systems in the Middle East do occur, they tend not to be violent nor are they the primary cause of a war in this region. The contributors in this collection of essays place water disputes in larger political, historical and scientific contexts and discuss how the humanities and social sciences contribute towards this understanding. The authors contend that international sharing of scientific and technological advances can significantly increase access to water and improve water quality. While scientific advances can and should increase adaptability to changing environmental conditions, especially climate change, national institutional reform and the strengthening of joint commissions are vital. The contributors indicate ways in which cooperation can move from simple coordination to sophisticated, adaptive and equitable modes of water management.
650 0 _aWater security
_vMiddle East
_923615
650 0 _aWater-supply
_xPolitical aspects
_vMiddle East
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650 0 _aWater-supply
_xCo-management
_vMiddle East
_923617
650 0 _aWater resources development
_vMiddle East
_923618
700 1 _aCahan, Jean Axelrad,
_eEdited by
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856 _uhttps://uowd.box.com/s/pu5dxxkubdo9nmxpwd209txhkemfmvhw
_zLocation Map