An Uncooperative Commodity: Privatizing Water in England and Wales

Karen J. Bakker

Oxford University Press, 2003 - Business & Economics - 224 pages

The privatization of water supply is an emotive and controversial topic. The 'British model' of water privatization is unique: no other country has entirely privatized its water supply and sewerage systems. This book analyzes the socio-economic and environmental dimensions in privatization in England and Wales. It examines the implications of privatization for consumers, environmental management, and the water supply industry.

About the author

Karen J. Bakker is an Assistant Professor, Dept of Geography, University of British Columbia.

Bibliographic information

• Title: An Uncooperative Commodity: Privatizing Water in England and Wales; Oxford Geographical and Enviro; Oxford geographical and environmental studies
• Author: Karen J. Bakker
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2003
• ISBN: 019925365X, 9780199253654
• Length: 224 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Government & Business; Political Science / Public Policy / Environmental Policy; Science / Earth Sciences / Geography