The Impact of Water Scarcity and Malnutrition on Rural Women’s Health: Availability and Sustainability of Water

Rukhsana; Alam, Asraful

This edited volume scrutinizes how economic, socio-cultural, and political-normative systems govern the reach of water among rural women living in extreme poverty. It offers local, regional, and global perspectives on water and agricultural sustainability, and uses innovative methodological approaches focusing on assessing the essential components of water security, food security, gender development, and health management. The book provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects of water and gender development, socio-economics, and food security, including definitional and conceptual issues, information systems and data sources, indicators, and policies. It is intended to be an informative resource for students, researchers, and professionals working in water sustainability, rural resource economics, and agricultural development.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2026-04-24

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783032108869

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-10887-6

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 377