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Title
Himalaya on the Threshold of Change / Vishwambhar Prasad Sati.
ISBN
9783030141806 (electronic book)
3030141802 (electronic book)
9783030141790
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2020]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-3-030-14
10.1007/978-3-030-14180-6 doi
Call Number
DS485.H6
Dewey Decimal Classification
954
Summary
This book provides a unique and comprehensive assessment of the changes that have been taking place in the Himalayas. It describes in detail all the aspects of change, both natural and cultural, along with their implications, and suggests policy measures to help mitigate them. The book is divided into two major sections – on natural changes and cultural changes – and 11 chapters: an introduction, six addressing changes that concern natural aspects, and four exploring cultural changes and presenting the books conclusions. The content is based on a study conducted using a participatory observation/empirical method. Time series data from secondary sources is also included, helping to analyze the various changes. The findings are presented in the form of color graphs, models, maps, photographs, and tables. The book offers a valuable resource for policymakers, and will prove equally useful for all other stakeholders, e.g. researchers, students and development agents.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Digital File Characteristics
text file PDF
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (April 18, 2019).
Series
Advances in global change research ; v. 66.
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9783030141790
Introduction
Natural Aspects
Chapter 1
Geography and Geology
Chapter 2
The Climate of the Uttarakhand Himalaya
Chapter 3
Glaciers of the Uttarakhand Himalaya
Chapter 4
Water Resources and Change
Chapter 5
Forests of Uttarakhand Himalaya
Chapter 6
Increasing Events of Disasters
Chapter 7
Change in Culture and Customs
Chapter 8
Population, Social and Economic Change
Chapter 9
Migration and Agrarian Change
Chapter 10
Sustainable Development under Changing Environment
Chapter 11
Conclusions: Drivers of Change, Resilience and Adaptation
Index.
