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Price, Martin F.

Mountains : a very short introduction Martin F. Price - New Delhi : Oxford University Press, ©2015. - xviii, 134 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 444 . - Very short introductions ; 444. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-123) and index.

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.

"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.

ISBN: 9780199695881

LCCN: 2015935343

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB587918 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mountains.
Mountains--Environmental aspects.
Mountain ecology.
Mountain ecology.
Mountains.
Mountains--Environmental aspects.
Berg
Ökologie

LC Class. No.: GB501.2 / .P743 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 551.432 / PRI-M

Universal Decimal Class. No.: 551.432