The Himalayan Dilemma: Reconciling Development and Conservation
Autor Jack D. Ives, Bruno Messerlien Limba Engleză Hardback – 2 mar 1989
` ... an essential text for policy makers and aid professionals, as well as for students of environmental studies and international development ... It is indeed, a book appropriate to the urgent and critical issues which it addresses.' - Journal of Environmental Management
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780415011570
ISBN-10: 0415011574
Pagini: 324
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.76 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0415011574
Pagini: 324
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.76 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
AcademicRecenzii
`This is an important book that deserves to be read by everyone concerned with presenting major environmental issues in a realistic and honest way.' - Geography
`An important book which should be read by anyone who is concerned for environmental issues...an essential text for policy makers and aid professionals, as well as for students of environmental studies and international development...a beautifully produced book, a real tribute to the art of the book maker. The clean, easy to read text is complemented by excellent photographs and figures. It is indeed, a book appropriate to the urgent and critical issues which it addresses.' - Journal of Environmental Management
`This book is an excellent model for integrated and interdisciplinary approach for understanding mountain problems at Himalayan scale. A comprehensive reference list is included. Maps, diagrams and photographs enhance the book's topical importance.' - National Geographical Journal of India
`Through its clarity of approach, width of subject matter and its undeniable topical interest, this highly geographical book will be enjoyed by a wide readership, ranging from conservationists, foresters and geomorphologists to planners and politicians.' - Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
`An important book which should be read by anyone who is concerned for environmental issues...an essential text for policy makers and aid professionals, as well as for students of environmental studies and international development...a beautifully produced book, a real tribute to the art of the book maker. The clean, easy to read text is complemented by excellent photographs and figures. It is indeed, a book appropriate to the urgent and critical issues which it addresses.' - Journal of Environmental Management
`This book is an excellent model for integrated and interdisciplinary approach for understanding mountain problems at Himalayan scale. A comprehensive reference list is included. Maps, diagrams and photographs enhance the book's topical importance.' - National Geographical Journal of India
`Through its clarity of approach, width of subject matter and its undeniable topical interest, this highly geographical book will be enjoyed by a wide readership, ranging from conservationists, foresters and geomorphologists to planners and politicians.' - Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
Cuprins
1. The Theory of Himalayan Environmental Degradation: what is the nature of the perceived crisis? 2. The Himalayan Region: a geographical overview 3. When did Deforestation Occur? An historical perspective on Himalayan forestcover changes 4. Perceived Pressures on the Himalayan Forests and Their Role as Environmental Shield 5. Mountain Slope Instability: natural processes or human intervention? 6. The Himalayan-Lowland Interactive System: do land-use changes in the mountains affect the plains? 7. The Human Dimension: what are the facts? 8. Two Approaches to the Population Pressure - land productivity decline problem in the Himalaya 9. Crisis, Pseudo-crisis, or Supercrisis? 10. Research Strategy for the Himalayan Region
Descriere
This major account considers the human and physical geography of the Himalayan region, and the extent of the problems facing it. Additionally, in exploring the historical perspective, it presents a detailed study of the area's complex dynamics.