Life in the Himalaya

Life in the Himalaya
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 380
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ISBN-10 : 9780674971745
ISBN-13 : 0674971744
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Book Synopsis Life in the Himalaya by : Maharaj K. Pandit

Download or read book Life in the Himalaya written by Maharaj K. Pandit and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates 50 million years ago created the Himalaya, along with massive glaciers, intensified monsoon, turbulent rivers, and an efflorescence of ecosystems. Today, the Himalaya is at risk of catastrophic loss of life. Maharaj Pandit outlines the mountain’s past in order to map a way toward a sustainable future.


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