Chinese Water Issues (Sociological Studies of Water Resources and Water Management)

Author: Li Qiang et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book is based on a research project conducted by the Ministry of Water Resources. It attempts to explore the issue of water resource management in Northern China from the perspective of social sciences, particularly sociology, using the research methods and approaches of these disciplines. The book aims to find solutions to the problem based on social surveys and data. The focus of the book lies on institutional innovation. The authors first analyze the current status of urban and rural water management in China and the severity of water issues, proposing the suggestion of "unified water resource management" and exemplifying it with "river basin unified management." They then conduct an in-depth analysis of the introduction of market and civil forces, while also considering practical implementation issues—emphasizing the need to address the needs of vulnerable groups. At the end of the book, three typical research reports and the initial survey questionnaire are included.