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The Water Business: Corporations Versus People (Global Issues)

The Water Business: Corporations Versus People (Global Issues)

by Ann - Christin Holland (Author)

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    Paperback 2005

    $43.21
Synopsis

* Privatization of water supplies began in England in 1989 under Margaret Thatcher; in the ten years that followed, nearly 10 billion went in profits to the new water companies. * Today, two giant corporations, Veolia and Suez, control 80% of the international private water market and have some 300 million customers. * Protests have broken out in developing country after country - Bolivia, Argentina, Ghana, South Africa. The water giants are switching to new markets in China, North America and Europe. Meanwhile well over a billion people still lack access to clean water supplies. This book tells the graphic story behind these facts and figures. The author travels Latin America, Africa and Europe to find out what actually happened. She interviews the poor, the experts, the corporate executives and bring us a story much more complicated that simply public versus private provision, or innovative mixes of the two. The ultimate question is this: should water be something which we as citizens in democratic societies should decide on the provision of and access to, or the commercial corporations? Is water a human right or just another tradeable commodity?

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: Zed Books Ltd
Published: 27 Apr 2005
ISBN 10: 1842775650
ISBN 13: 9781842775653

Media Reviews

'There is a vital role for private expertise and resources in providing water services. Unfortunately, if that role is forced down the throats of the potential beneficiaries, they often choke.'
Mike Muller, director general, Department of Water Affairs, South Africa

'Ann-Christin's book is an important contribution to the debate about water privatisation, which remains mired in controversy. She tackles the major issues and interviews many of the key players. Holland's book is essential reading for all, especially policy makers.'
David Boys, Public Services International

'This book combines clear language with a deep understanding of the processes of water privatisation. Ann-Cristin Sjoelander Holland has done a great job.'
David Hall, Business School, University of Greenwich

'The book is a revelation of the business of water ... Anyone interested in the water business should read and digest what the author has to say.'
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Author Bio
Ann-Christin Sjoelander Holland is a prize-winning Swedish journalist, now working for Kommunalarbetaren, the biggest trade union magazine in Sweden. In recent years, she has specialized in writing articles about how privatization affects employees and the different ways in which commercial companies now operate within the public sector. In researching this book, she travelled extensively in Latin America, Africa and Europe.