| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 243 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
The twentieth century : dams and the epic struggle to control nature -- America and the age of dams -- A brief survey of human rights law -- Funding mega-dams : the multilateral banks -- The Yacyretá Dam: adiós to paradise and the destruction of human rights -- Dark lessons from the Senegal River -- The Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP) : The loss of cultural heritage -- The Narmada Dam, India : the courage of tribals -- Zambia's Kariba Dam -- The Xayaburi Dam on the Mekong River -- The Oldman Dam, Alberta, Canada |
| Summary |
"This original and insightful book explores and examines the impact that building mega-dams has on the human rights of those living in surrounding areas, and in particular those of indigenous peoples who are often most affected. Compiling case studies from around the world, Itzchak Kornfeld provides clear examples of how human rights violations are perpetrated and compounded, with chapters examining historical, recent and ongoing dam projects." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from title screen (Elgaronline, viewed on March 18, 2020) |
| Subject |
Dams -- Social aspects
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Indigenous peoples -- Civil rights.
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Human rights.
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Dams -- Environmental aspects.
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Human Rights
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Dams -- Environmental aspects
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Dams -- Social aspects
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Human rights
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Indigenous peoples -- Civil rights
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1786435497 |
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9781786435491 |
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1786435489 |
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9781786435484 |
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