This book examines the unique characteristics of the Himalaya that
mark them as a special region among other orographic regions of the
world. The Himalayan range is an important global asset for
ecological, climatic, cultural, spiritual, and economic reasons.
Its diversity of landscapes, climates, and biotic systems makes the
Himalaya an extremely attractive region for tourism. The book
examines tourism and development in the Himalaya region, exploring
its sociocultural, environmental, and economic dimensions. The
contributors address Himalayan issues from a holistic perspective,
emphasizing the uniqueness of the region, together with concerns it
shares with other montane, developing parts of the world. With a
framework of sustainable development, this book elucidates
interdisciplinary perspectives on nature, society, economic
development, poverty, justice, health, social and environmental
vulnerability, faith and culture, Indigenous rights, women,
conflict, heritage and living culture, and many other concepts that
broaden our understanding of tourism and development in mountain
areas. Many contributors are from the Himalaya region, or have
worked there extensively, lending strength through native and
insider perspectives. This work will be useful for advanced
undergraduate and graduate students, research and teaching
scholars, policy makers, practitioners, and anyone interested in
the Himalaya and their distinctive tourism and development-related
potential and challenges.
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