The Andes are attracting global interest again: they hold valuable mineral resources, tourists appreciate their great natural beauty and the diversity of indigenous cultures, climbers scale rock and ice faces, while many others are intrigued by regional political developments, such as the Bolivarian revolution in Venezuela or the almost unfettered hegemony of the neoliberal economic model in Chile. This volume is the first attempt for decades to present a complete overview of the longest mountain chain on the planet - a region of remarkable climatic, floristic and geologic diversity, where advanced civilization developed well before the arrival of the Spanish. Today the Andes continue to be characterized by their ethnic, demographic, cultural and economic diversity, as well as by the disparity of local socioeconomic groups. The Andean countries pursue a wide range of approaches to tackle the challenges of making the best use of their natural and cultural potential without damaging their ecological basis, as well as to overcome economic disparity and foster social cohesion. This book provides insights into this unique region and its most pressing issues, complemented by a wealth of pictures and comprehensive diagrams, which, in sum, help to better understand these fascinating mountains.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Gedichte Christoph Stadele Mayer, 1782

Stanley Park is the jewel of Vancouver. It covers almost 400 ha and is located on a peninsula adjacent to the City center. One of the Park's key features is its large area of coastal rainforest. Managing Stanley Park includes many divergent aspects of nature conservation, recreation and native heritage. The book begins with some theoretical background knowledge about the urban parks movement in North America and the management of urban parks. Also, the City of Vancouver and its region are introduced, including information about First Nations. The subsequent chapters refer to Stanley Park. After some Park history, the various recreational facilities in Stanley Park are described. Then, the Park's role for nature conservation in its urban environment is discussed. Another chapter deals with the native heritage of Stanley Park. The book further reflects the Park's multifunctional role and its conflicts, and reveals current management aspects and challenges. Oral interviews with several stakeholders of Stanley Park constituted an important source of information.