Rural Technology and Collective Analysis: Improving Water Supplies and Sanitation
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1979-04
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Participatory Research Project, International Council for Adult Education
Abstract
This document outlines a symposium presentation on the intersection of rural technology, collective analysis, and participatory research in improving water supplies and sanitation in underdeveloped regions. The paper highlights the significant health hazards caused by inadequate access to water and sanitation, using case studies from rural communities in both tropical and temperate zones. It discusses various water-related diseases and their transmission mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of community-based approaches and appropriate technology in solving these issues.
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The paper was presented at a symposium on participatory research at the Adult Education Research Conference in 1979. It addresses the global water and sanitation crisis, the role of appropriate technology, and participatory approaches in mitigating health risks in rural areas. The focus is on the social impact of water and sanitation improvements and the dynamics of community involvement in rural development.
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Water Supply, Sanitation, Rural Technology, Health Hazards, Participatory Research, Collective Analysis, Water-Related Diseases
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Jackson, T. (1979). Rural Technology and Collective Analysis: Improving Water Supplies and Sanitation. Presented at the Symposium on Participatory Research: Collective Analysis for Action, Adult Education Research Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 4-6, 1979.