Gilmartin, David, 1949-
Blood and water: the Indus River Basin in modern history David Gilmartin. - Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2015] - x, 356 pages : maps ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-338) and index.
"The book is a history of the political and environmental transformation of the Indus basin as a result of the modern construction of the world's largest, integrated irrigation system. Begun under British colonial rule in the 19th century, this transformation continued after the region was divided between two new states, India and Pakistan, in 1947. Massive irrigation works have turned an arid region into one of dense agricultural population, but its political legacies continue to shape the politics and statecraft of the region"--Provided by publisher.
2014047155
Irrigation--History.--Indus River Valley
Irrigation--Political aspects--Indus River Valley.
Agriculture and state--Indus River Valley.
Indus River Region--History.
Indus River Valley--Environmental conditions.
HD1741.I42 / I534 2015
333.916209 / G42
Blood and water: the Indus River Basin in modern history David Gilmartin. - Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2015] - x, 356 pages : maps ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-338) and index.
"The book is a history of the political and environmental transformation of the Indus basin as a result of the modern construction of the world's largest, integrated irrigation system. Begun under British colonial rule in the 19th century, this transformation continued after the region was divided between two new states, India and Pakistan, in 1947. Massive irrigation works have turned an arid region into one of dense agricultural population, but its political legacies continue to shape the politics and statecraft of the region"--Provided by publisher.
2014047155
Irrigation--History.--Indus River Valley
Irrigation--Political aspects--Indus River Valley.
Agriculture and state--Indus River Valley.
Indus River Region--History.
Indus River Valley--Environmental conditions.
HD1741.I42 / I534 2015
333.916209 / G42