From traditional to modern water management systems; reflection on the evolution of a ‘water ethic’ in semi-arid Morocco

Simon, Sandrine (2011). From traditional to modern water management systems; reflection on the evolution of a ‘water ethic’ in semi-arid Morocco. In: Uhlig, Uli ed. Current Issues of Water Management. InTech publications, pp. 229–258.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5772/30108

URL: http://www.intechopen.com/books/show/title/current...

Abstract

The chapter focuses on water because of the crucial importance of that resource in a semiarid country and because the ways in which it has been managed throughout centuries illustrate the changes in socio-political structures in the society. The focus on water in a semi arid country is symbolic of how precious natural resources are in the development of economies and societies. Morocco provides a fascinating terrain to explore ingenuous traditional water management structures and processes both in urban and in rural environments.

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