Mountain Environments and Communities (Physical Environment)

Mountain Environments and Communities (Physical Environment)

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Book Description

This work explains the background physical environment and then explores the environmental and social dimensions of mountain regions. A critical review of the concepts currently employed in mountain research, it draws upon a wide range of examples from developed and developing countries.

Book Info
(Taylor and Francis) A critical review of concepts employed in mountain research, presenting three main thematic arguments: the significance and occurrence of physical processes due to altitude are variable, mountain communities are innovative rather than conservative, and problems remain in regards to sustainable development. DLC: Mountains --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Mountain Environments and Communities (Physical Environment),Don Funnell,Routledge,041518102X,Earth Sciences - Geography,Environmental Science,Human Geography,Mountain people,Mountains,Science,Science/Mathematics,Sociology,Sociology - Rural,Science / Geography

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