The Himalaya Dilemma
Navigating Risk, Vulnerability and Resilience in Geohazard-Prone Regions
Springer
ISBN 978-3-031-95082-7
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Buch. Hardcover
2025
25 s/w-Abbildungen, 60 Farbabbildungen.
In englischer Sprache
Umfang: xviii, 806 S.
Format (B x L): 15,5 x 23,5 cm
Verlag: Springer
ISBN: 978-3-031-95082-7
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Das Werk ist Teil der Reihe: Springer Natural Hazards
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At the heart of the volume lies the theme The Himalaya at Risk, emphasizing the urgent need to bridge the gap between hazard management, community action, policy development, and scientific research. Integrating insights from geology, geomorphology, geography, environmental science, disaster management, and sustainable development, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the region's risk environment.
The Himalaya Dilemma is intended for a diverse readership, including academics and researchers in the fields of geology, environmental science, disaster risk management, and climate studies, policymakers and development practitioners involved in building disaster resilience and promoting sustainable development in mountain regions, as well as students seeking a deeper understanding of Himalayan geohazards and the broader consequences of environmental change.
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