Pipe Dreams: Water and Empire in Central Asia's Aral Sea Basin (Studies in Environment and History)
Pipe Dreams examines water and empire in Central Asia's Aral Sea Basin, revealing how irrigation projects and environmental changes intertwined with imperial expansion. Part of the Studies in Environment and History series, it offers a scholarly perspective on the region's ecological transformations and historical legacies.
About This Book
Pipe Dreams delves into the environmental history of Central Asia, focusing on the Aral Sea Basin and its pivotal role in imperial strategies.
The book investigates how water infrastructure projects reflected broader dynamics of empire-building and resource control in the region.
Through a detailed analysis, it highlights the long-term ecological and social impacts of these developments within the Studies in Environment and History series.
Author Maya K. Peterson provides insights into the interplay of human ambition and natural landscapes in this critical area.
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