The Himalaya : Aspects of Change: A Selection (Oxford India Paperbacks)

The Himalaya : Aspects of Change: A Selection (Oxford India Paperbacks)

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Book Description
Since the 1960s, the Himalaya have experienced accelerating environmental and population changes that have challenged the ecology and social structure of the region. Selections From the Himalaya: Aspects of Change brings together chapters from a number of well-known authorities--including
Salim Ali and Helna Norberg-Hodge--to offer innovative new approaches to managing Himalayan change in positive, enlightened ways. Topics include preservation of Himalaya flora and fauna, the unique cultures that have long inhabited the area, and new economic opportunities. Written with the general
reader in mind, the book provides a fascinating portrait of a region striving to preserve its spectacular natural beauty while preparing for the twenty-first century.

The Himalaya: Aspects of Change: A Selection (Oxford India Paperbacks),J. S. Lall,Oxford University Press, USA,019563263X,Asia - General,Development - Sustainable Development,Earth Sciences - Geography,Nature/Ecology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Southeast Asia - History,Conservation of the environment,Himalayas,Life Sciences | Ecology | Conservation Biology,Science / Geography,World history

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