Author : Veronica Herrera
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472904345
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)
Book Synopsis Water and Politics by : Veronica Herrera
Download or read book Water and Politics written by Veronica Herrera and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of the world’s population lives in cities in developing countries, where access to basic public services, such as water, electricity, and health clinics, is either inadequate or sorely missing. Water and Politics shows how politicians benefit politically from manipulating public service provision for electoral gain. In many young democracies, politicians exchange water service for votes or political support, rewarding allies or punishing political enemies. Surprisingly, the political problem of water provision has become more pronounced, as water service represents a valuable political currency in resource-scarce environments. Water and Politics finds that middle-class and industrial elites play an important role in generating pressure for public service reforms.