Decoupling dependence on natural water: Reflexivity in the regulation and allocation of water in Israel

Water Policy

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 79-101

  Gilmont, Michael ^a  

^a KING'S COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Decoupling; Israel water allocation; Natural water; Reflexivity; Water governance

Indexed keywords

EID: 84897876426     PISSN: 13667017     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2166/wp.2013.171     Document Type: Review

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