‘A Vital Frontier: Water Insurgencies in Europe’ is a compelling non-fiction exploration of the critical battles over water resources across Europe. Edited by renowned environmental scholars, this book delves into the socio-political struggles and environmental challenges surrounding water scarcity and management. Through a series of case studies and expert analyses, it reveals the complex dynamics between communities, governments, and corporations. With contributions from leading environmentalists and policy experts, this work highlights the urgent need for sustainable solutions in the face of climate change, making it an essential read for those interested in environmental policy and social justice.

Explore the growing resistance movements across Europe as they fight to protect water as a public good. In this thought-provoking book, Andrea Muehlebach delves into the world of grassroots activism against the privatization and marketization of water. Focusing on countries such as Italy, Ireland, Germany, and France, Muehlebach examines the work of activists as they organize to preserve water as a commons and public good. Through ethnographic insight, she sheds light on the vital issue of water sovereignty, revealing the complex relationships between financial capital, colonialism, and capitalism. With its evocative frontier metaphor, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the struggles and triumphs of water insurgencies in Europe. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of politics, economics, and social justice.