This book demonstrates how Morocco and other semi-arid countries can
find solutions to water scarcity by rediscovering traditional methods
of water resource management. The book begins by examining indigenous
water heritage, considering the contribution of Islam and the mixed
influences of Greek and Roman, Middle Eastern, Andalusian and Berber
cultures. It then provides a thorough examination of resource
management practices in Morocco throughout history, tracing the
changing patterns from the instillation of agrarian capitalism in the
19th century, through the Protectorate years (1912–1956), to the
21st century. The book explains how reviving and modernizing
traditional methods of water management could provide simple,
accessible, and successful methods for addressing 21st century
challenges, such as water scarcity and climate change. The work
concludes by highlighting how these indigenous practices might be used
to provide real-world practical solutions for improving water
governance and therefore developing sustainable water management
practices. Reviving Indigenous Water Management Practices in Morocco
will be of great interest to students and scholars interested in water
resource management, indigenous peoples, traditional knowledge, and
sustainable development.
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Alternative Pathways to Sustainable Development
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781000390667
Publisert
2021
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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