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Author:   Lewis D. Solomon
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9781412849500

ISBN 10:   1412849500
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   15 October 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1 Part I. Historical Overview 2. The Development, Ownership, Federal Funding and Regulation of Water and Wastewater Systems in the United States: A Historical Overview Part II. Water Scarcity 3. Water Scarcity in the United States, Climate Change, and Public Sector Conservation Efforts 4. Technology Commercialization by the Private Sector Increases Water Supplies and Facilitates Conservation Part III. Infrastructure Privatization, Comparative Background, and Privatization Incentives 5. Modes of Privatization, Comparative Background, and Privatization Incentives 6. Privatization of Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure: A Conceptual Analysis 7. Privatization in Practice: Evidence from Empirical Studies America's Water and Wastewater Crisis 8. Privatization in Practice: Evidence from Two Case Studies 9. Conclusion: The Role of Private Enterprise in Meeting America's Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Crisis Index

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There are two very useful aspects of the book: first, the presentation of examples of research and development of new water-saving technologies that show the innovation potential of the private sector; and second, the case studies of privatization of the public water supply in Atlanta and Indianapolis, which illustrate some basic principles of the privatization process. This book may serve as a reference for nonexperts who wish to understand the general issues in this industry... Recommended. --A. M. Chaudhry, CHOICE In this distinctive book . . . [Lewis D. Solomon] discusses the historical development and regulation of U.S. water resources and provides a comprehensive overview of current challenges, such as aging water infrastructures, conservation efforts, dwindling natural supplies, population growth, funding, security, technological advances, and wastewater treatment. Case studies of such cities as Atlanta and Indianapolis are provided. Solomon identifies future trends like project privatizations and increases in partnerships between private and public organizations and offers advice about how to fine-tune these partnerships so they are win-win situations ... Because the information here may be hard to find quickly by other means, the book will most benefit urban planners and policymakers. The content is illuminating and will appeal to readers with an interest in civic affairs. --Caroline Geck, MLS, Library Journal

<p> There are two very useful aspects of the book: first, the presentation of examples of research and development of new water-saving technologies that show the innovation potential of the private sector; and second, the case studies of privatization of the public water supply in Atlanta and Indianapolis, which illustrate some basic principles of the privatization process. This book may serve as a reference for nonexperts who wish to understand the general issues in this industry... Recommended. <p> --A. M. Chaudhry, CHOICE In this distinctive book . . . [Lewis D. Solomon] discusses the historical development and regulation of U.S. water resources and provides a comprehensive overview of current challenges, such as aging water infrastructures, conservation efforts, dwindling natural supplies, population growth, funding, security, technological advances, and wastewater treatment. Case studies of such cities as Atlanta and Indianapolis are provided. Solomon identifies future trends like project privatizations and increases in partnerships between private and public organizations and offers advice about how to fine-tune these partnerships so they are win-win situations ... Because the information here may be hard to find quickly by other means, the book will most benefit urban planners and policymakers. The content is illuminating and will appeal to readers with an interest in civic affairs. --Caroline Geck, MLS, Library Journal

Author Information

Lewis D. Solomon is Van Vleck Research Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School. A prolific author on legal, business, public policy, and religious topics, he has written widely in areas of social and scientific policy that deal with legal issues. His books include From Athens to America: Virtue and the Formulation of Public Policy; Tech Billionaires: Reshaping Philanthropy in a Quest for a Better World ; and Financial Security and Personal Wealth . He is an ordained rabbi and interfaith minister.

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