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- Title
A Future History of Water.
- Authors
Pacheco‐Vega, Raul
- Abstract
"A Future History of Water" by Andrea Ballestero is a thought-provoking book that explores the ways in which water is understood, governed, and experienced in an ever-changing world. Ballestero's ethnographic fieldwork in Brazil and Costa Rica provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by activists and experts in enacting the human right to water in countries where it is not formally recognized. The book also delves into the intersection of science and technology studies (STS) and water studies, examining how technical tools and devices shape our understanding and control of water. Ballestero's writing is powerful and accessible, making complex concepts more understandable for readers outside of the STS field. The book concludes with a compelling argument that our understanding of the future of water depends on our perception of the past and the technolegal devices used to govern water. Overall, "A Future History of Water" offers a valuable perspective on water justice and the complexities of managing this vital resource.
- Subjects
COSTA Rica; BRAZIL; RIGHT to water; WATER use
- Publication
Journal of Latin American & Caribbean Anthropology, 2023, Vol 28, Issue 4, p368
- ISSN
1935-4932
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jlca.12700