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Index
Cover page
Halftitle page
Series page
Title page
Copyright page page
Dedication page
Contents
Preface
List of illustrations
Chapter 1: Why do mountains matter?
What is a mountain?
Historical perspectives
Recognizing the global importance of mountains
Chapter 2: Mountains are not eternal
‘Every mountain shall be laid low’ (Isaiah 40)
Hazardous landscapes
Mining the mountains
Chapter 3: The world’s water towers
Harvesting water in the mountains
Power from water
Sharing the benefits and avoiding the risks
Chapter 4: Living in a vertical world
Life above the trees
Mountain forests
Valley floors and agriculture
Mountain settlements
Chapter 5: Centres of diversity
Biodiversity hotspots
Ensuring benefits from biodiversity
Mountain cultures
Chapter 6: Protected areas and tourism
Protected areas
People and protected areas
Centres of tourism
Positive and negative impacts
Chapter 7: Climate change in the mountains
Evidence from the mountains
Changes in mountain climates
Impacts on ecosystems
Challenges and opportunities
Partnerships for an uncertain future
Further reading
Index
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