American University School of International Service Professor Ken Conca has published a book on global water governance called Advanced Introduction to Water Politics. Accessible yet rigorous, this book starts by asking, “what makes water political?” It then dives into the deep importance of water in the daily lives of communities by discussing its intersections with poverty, health, and livelihoods. But water isn’t just essential to individuals, Conca shows. Water drives the agricultural and energy sectors that organize entire societies. The book provides key overviews and insights into water law, water economics, international politics, and the impact of climate change on water futures. The stakes in governing water are high and growing higher, making this text a key guide for development specialists, climate professionals, human rights advocates, global policymakers, and everyone in between.
