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Water, History and Politics in Zimbabwe

Bulawayo's Struggles with the Environment, 1894-2008

ISBN-13: 9781592219735

Contributor(s): Muchaparara Musemwa

Subjects: African History

Publisher: Africa World Press

Publisher Imprint: Africa World Press

Publication Date: 30-10-2014

Format: Paperback

Availability: Out of stock

£29.95

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About the book

This book examines the City of Bulawayo's struggles with the environment from 1894 to 2008 given its location in the perennially semi-arid region of south-western Zimbabwe. It focuses on a case-study of Makokoba and explores the history of its African residents and their struggles over access to water during this period from a 'sustainable livelihoods' perspective - one which emphasises that human security and environmental sustainability are intertwined. It argues that water scarcity in Bulawayo was a result of both biophysical conditions and man-made policies.

Water, History and Politics in Zimbabwe

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