Bibliograph

Mountains, a very short introduction, Martin F. Price

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Mountains, a very short introduction, Martin F. Price

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-123) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mountains

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Martin F. Price

Series statement

Very short introductions, 444

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

"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

Table Of 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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