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Globalization and Marginalization in Mountain Regions

Assets and Challenges in Marginal Regions

Inbunden, Engelska, 2016

AvRaghubir Chand,Walter Leimgruber

1 369 kr

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This book looks at the global importance of mountain systems, emphasizing their ecological and socio-economic role in light of climate change and globalization. With a special focus on the Himalayas, it also examines the Czech–German–Austrian mountain borderland, the Alps, the Andes, the highland regions of Malaysia, and the Arctic. The contributors, specialists in their fields, all use an integrative approach that develops and argues the concept of mountain regions as a global common good. Readers also discover that mountain systems and mountain communities are often marginalized and left behind by the process of globalization. Case studies throughout detail the effects of climate change and global warming on both nature and local/regional societies, such as declining water supplies, a shifting vegetation line, and other important issues   facing not only mountains but also the vast regions depending on them. In addition, the comprehensive coverageoffers authenticated viewpoints  from some of the most eminent explorers of Tibet in the nineteenth century. More than 50 percent of the global human population draws benefits directly or indirectly from mountain resources and services. This book provides practitioners, researchers, students, and other interested readers with a compelling look at the global importance of this imposing, yet sensitive ecosystem.

Produktinformation

  • Utgivningsdatum2016-06-23
  • Mått155 x 235 x 19 mm
  • Vikt599 g
  • FormatInbunden
  • SpråkEngelska
  • SeriePerspectives on Geographical Marginality
  • Antal sidor240
  • Upplaga16001
  • FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
  • ISBN9783319326481

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