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Mountains: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Mountains: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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Mountains cover a quarter of the Earth's land surface and are home
to about 12 percent of the global population. They are the sources
of all the world's major rivers, affect regional weather patterns,
provide centres of biological and cultural diversity, hold deposits
of minerals, and provide both active and contemplative recreation.
Yet mountains are also significantly affected by climate change; as
melting and retreating glaciers show. Given the manifold goods and
services which mountains provide to the world, such changes are of
global importance. In this Very Short Introduction, Martin Price
outlines why mountains matter at the global level, and addresses
the existing and likely impacts of climate change on mountain,
hydrological and ecological systems. Considering the risks
associated with the increasing frequency of extreme events and
'natural hazards' caused by climate change, he discusses the
implications for both mountain societies and wider populations, and
concludes by emphasizing the need for greater cooperation in order
to adapt to climate change in our increasingly globalized world.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford
University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every
subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get
ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts,
analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make
interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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