Title:
Mountains : a very short introduction / Martin F. Price.
Author:
Price, Martin F., author.
Publication Information:
Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2015.
©2015
Call Number:
GB501.2 .P743 2015
Abstract:
"Looks at both the regional and global effects of mountains on climate and ecosystems. Considers the value of mountains to humanity, as centres of biological and cultural diversity, religious sanctuaries, sources of food, timber, and medicines, and major centres for tourism. Discusses the impact of climate change on mountains, and considers how this affects the people who rely on mountains for their livelihood or culture"--Publisher's description.
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9780199695881
Series:
Very short introductions ; 444
Very short introductions ; 444.
Physical Description:
xviii, 134 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Contents:
Why do mountains matter? -- Mountains are not eternal -- The world's water towers -- Living in a vertical world -- Centres of diversity -- Protected areas and tourism -- Climate change in the mountains.
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