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Mountains: A very short introduction

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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. Part of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over seven million copies sold worldwide
langue originaleEnglish
TypeBook
Médias de la productionprint
EditeurOxford University Press
Nombre de pages134
Lieu de publicationOxford
ISBN (imprimé)978-0-19-969588-1
ISBN (Electronique)9780191782466
étatPublished - 2015

Série de publications

Nomvery short introductions
Editeuroxford university press
Numéro444

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