An Uncooperative Commodity: Privatizing Water in England and Wales

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Karen J. Bakker (, Assistant Professor, Dept of Geography, University of British Columbia)

An Uncooperative Commodity

Privatizing Water in England and Wales

Karen J. Bakker (, Assistant Professor, Dept of Geography, University of British Columbia)

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English

Oxford University Press
01 January 2004

Privatisation; Water industries

Series: Oxford Geographical and Environmental Studies Series

Privatization of water suply is an emotive and controversial topic.

The 'British model' of water privatization is unique: no other country has entirely privatized its water supply and sewerage systems.

This book analyzes the socio-economic and environmental dimensions of privatization in England and Wales.

It examines the implications of privatization for consumers, environmental management, and the water supply industry.

By: Karen J. Bakker ( Assistant Professor Dept of Geography University of British Columbia)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 161mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 485g
ISBN: 9780199253654
ISBN 10: 019925365X
Series: Oxford Geographical and Environmental Studies Series
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 01 January 2004
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

PART I PRIVATIZATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF WATER SUPPLY 1: Introduction: From 'retreat of the state' to 'retreat of the market'? 2: Water: An uncooperative commodity 3: Building the networks 4: Commercializing water supply PART II RE-REGULATING THE WATER SUPPLY INDUSTRY 5: Privatizing water, producing scarcity: The Yorkshire drought of 1995 6: Thirsting for equity: Consumers and the contested politics of water pricing 7: The retreat of the market? Re-regulation and water supply industry restructuring 8: Conclusions: Re-regulating water supply Bibliography

Reviews for An Uncooperative Commodity: Privatizing Water in England and Wales

A very welcome examination of the water industry and its peculiarities. There is a good long-term survey of the structure of the industry through its successive phases before privatization, including the corporatization and nationalization of the postwar period. The real strength lies in Bakker's attempt to link history, economics, geography, and environment in charting the contours of the industry and its future. --Economic History Review<br>