Presents a broad introduction to the human and physical geography of mountains. The book explains the background physical environment and then explores the environmental and social dimensions of mountain regions. Series: Routledge Physical Environment. Num Pages: 432 pages, 10 black & white tables. BIC Classification: RGBS; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 34. Weight in Grams: 824. . 2001. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Mountain Environments and Communities
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2001
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0415181011
ISBN 13: 9780415181013
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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Mountain Environments and Communities explains the background physical environment and then explores the environmental and social dimensions of mountain regions.
This critical review of the concepts currently employed in mountain research, draws upon a wide range of examples from developed and developing countries. The dynamics of mountain life are described through both historical accounts of village-based systems and examples of the contemporary impact of global capital and sustainable development strategies.

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