Himalayan perceptions environmental change and the well-being of mountain peoples / Jack D. Ives.
| Author/creator | Ives, Jack D. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Routledge, |
| Description | xxi, 271 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Routledge studies in physical geography and environment ; 6 |
| Contents | The myth of Himalayan environmental degradation -- The Himalayan region : an overview -- Status of the mountain forests -- Geomorphology of agricultural landscapes -- Flooding in Bangladesh : causes and perceptions of causes -- Mountain hazards -- Tourism and its impacts -- Conflict, tension, and the oppression of mountain peoples -- Prospects for future development : assets and obstacles -- What are the facts? misleading perceptions, misconceptions, and distortions -- Redefining the dilemma : is there a way out? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [242]-260) and indexes. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2003027488 |
| ISBN | 0415317983 (alk. paper) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |