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Mountain Herding Ways

Mountain Herding Ways explores the intricate relationship between traditional livestock herding and family structures in mountain societies worldwide. It examines how these communities have adapted to challenging environments, revealing that family members play crucial roles in sustaining these practices. The book highlights the gendered divisions of labor, where men, women, and children each contribute to managing livestock and processing animal products. Through historical and social context, it becomes clear that mountain herding is not just an economic activity, but a deeply embedded cultural practice.

The book investigates the adaptation strategies employed by mountain herders, such as transhumance and agro-pastoralism, to thrive in diverse environments. It traces the evolution of these practices from ancient roots to present-day forms while focusing on how geographical constraints and seasonal migrations have influenced the development of specific herding techniques.

Case studies from the Andes, the Himalayas, and the Alps illustrate both the common threads and unique adaptations that characterize mountain herding societies. The book unfolds across three major parts, starting with an analysis of diverse adaptation strategies, followed by an examination of gendered labor divisions, concluding with an exploration of modernization and climate change impacts.

Ultimately, Mountain Herding Ways offers valuable insights for sustainable development, cultural preservation, and policies aimed at supporting vulnerable mountain regions.


Autor*in:

  • Theresa Walton

Format:

  • E-Book

Dauer:

  • 114 seiten

Sprache:

Englisch

Kategorien:

  • Sachbücher
  • Geschichte
  • Gesellschaft und Politik
  • Gesellschaft

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