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Explore the complex relationship between environmental change and the well-being of mountain communities in Himalayan Perceptions. This scholarly work examines the long-standing debates surrounding the Himalayan region, specifically addressing the assumptions that emerged in the 1970s and 1980s. For decades, many institutions and scholars argued that rapid population growth was driving severe environmental disasters, such as deforestation, soil erosion, and massive landsliding. This book provides a detailed look at how these environmental crisis paradigms have shaped policy and practice. It references the foundational challenges to these assumptions, such as those presented in The Himalayan Dilemma, and examines how these perspectives continue to influence modern actions. From logging bans in the mountain watersheds of China, India, and Thailand to ongoing debates in physical geography, this text offers a deep dive into the economic and environmental realities facing mountain peoples. It is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in the intersection of geography, environment, and regional stability.

Key Features

Examines the history of environmental crisis paradigms in the Himalayan region from the 1970s to the present.

Analyzes the impact of population growth on deforestation, landsliding, and soil erosion in mountain watersheds.

Provides context on how institutional assumptions influence regional policies like logging bans in China, India, and Thailand.

Offers a scholarly perspective on the well-being of mountain peoples in relation to environmental change.

Part of the Routledge Studies in Physical Geography and Environment series for academic research.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
05 August 2004
Listed Since
09 February 2007

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