Mountains : a very short introduction /

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Author / Creator:Price, Martin F., author.
Edition:First edition.
Imprint:Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Description:xviii, 134 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
Language:English
Series:Very short introductions ; 444
Very short introductions ; 444.
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10363995
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ISBN:9780199695881 (pbk.)
0199695881 (pbk.)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:"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.

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Call Number: GB501.2.P742 2015
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