Environment and Pollution in Colonial India: Sewerage Technologies along the Sacred Ganges (Routledge Studies in South Asian History)
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Environment and Pollution in Colonial India: Sewerage Technologies along the Sacred Ganges (Routledge Studies in South Asian History)

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Explore the deep historical roots of India river pollution and the crucial role of Colonial India. This insightful book reveals how British policies on sewerage technologies along the sacred Ganges, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, laid foundations for today’s environmental crisis. Driven by ideology and fiscal concerns, colonial authorities prioritized cheap, polluting solutions, overlooking available expertise. Essential for scholars of South Asian history, environmental studies, and public health, this work offers a vital perspective on India’s enduring environmental challenges.

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