Water, life, and profit: fluid economies and cultures of Niamey, Niger

Introduction. Why water? Why now? -- Situating water in the 21st century -- Historical urban development in Niamey -- Accessing water in Niamey -- Water delivery vendors in Niamey -- "Pure water" in Niamey -- Fluid materialism in Niamey -- Conclusion

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Main Authors: Keough, Sara Beth (Author), Youngstedt, Scott M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Berghahn Books 2019
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Summary:Introduction. Why water? Why now? -- Situating water in the 21st century -- Historical urban development in Niamey -- Accessing water in Niamey -- Water delivery vendors in Niamey -- "Pure water" in Niamey -- Fluid materialism in Niamey -- Conclusion
"Water, Life, and Profit offers a holistic analysis of the people, economies, cultural symbolism, and material culture involved in the management, production, distribution, and consumption of drinking water in the urban context of Niamey, Niger. Paying particular attention to two key groups of people who provide water to most of Niamey's residents - door-to-door water vendors, and those that sell water in one-half liter plastic bags (sachets) on the street or in small shops -, the authors offer new insights into how Niamey's water economies affect gender, ethnicity, class, and spatial structure today"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
1909
Physical Description:x, 178 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9781789203370
1789203376

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