Ethos, equity, and the water resource

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Environment; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00139157.1990.9929007· OSTI ID:6284885

Leopold, L B ^[1]

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1. Univ. of California, Berkeley (USA)

The author uses two concepts, well known to ancient civilizations but latterly forgotten, in an analysis of some aspects of water resource use. First, democratic governance at the will of the people is effective and responsive as long as the exists an ethos in administration - a set of beliefs that guide decision making even though unwritten into law. Second, democrat guidance is effective when equity - fairness to all - is not submerged to private or narrow interests.

• OSTI ID: 6284885
• Journal Information: Environment; (USA), Vol. 32:2; ISSN 0013-9157
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
BIOSPHERE
DECISION MAKING
ECOSYSTEMS
FLEXIBILITY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
LEGISLATION
POLITICAL ASPECTS
WATER USE
ENVIRONMENT
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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