Crouch, Dora P.
Water management in ancient Greek cities / Dora P. Crouch.
Oxford : Oxford University Press, ©1993.
xx, 380 pages : illustrations, map, plans charts
Focusing on the Mediterranean area where water management is crucial, this pioneering study is the first to show how the supply, distribution, and drainage of water contributed to the urbanization of ancient cities. Drawing from classical archaeology, the theory and history of urbanization, geology, and hydraulic engineering, Dr. Crouch examines water-system elements and uses, including springs, fountains, wells, channels and drains, latrines, laundry, and dishwashing, as they relate to each other and to the physical, historical, and social bases of ancient Greek cities. In her study of such sites as Syracuse, Pergamon, Athens, Samos, Delphi, and Corinth, she concludes that increased knowledge and skill in management of water contributed directly to the urbanization of the ancient Greek world. Illustrated with excellent photographs and line drawings, the discussions of supply, distribution, and drainage of water are organized topically, rather than chronologically or by site, Crouch's study raises stimulating questions for further research, indicates entirely new directions for established academic disciplines, and suggests useful procedures for modern cities facing problems of water supply and management.
0195072804
9780195072808
Municipal water supply Greece Management History.
Cities and towns, Ancient Greece.
Water Supply history
Eau Approvisionnement urbain Grèce Gestion Histoire.
Villes antiques Grèce.
Cities and towns, Ancient.
Municipal water supply Management.
Municipal water supply Greece Management.
Greece.
Greece Economic conditions.
Water supply Archaeology
History.
Location: Library main 110068
Call No.: ID TD275.A1.C76; ID:94-B452
Status: Available
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