Description
- ISBN-10: 0521111951
- ISBN-13: 978-0521111959
- Edition: 1st
- Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
- Publication date: 11 June 2009
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 15.24 x 2.36 x 22.86 cm
- Print length: 371 pages
Original price was: ₹4,998.00.₹3,998.40Current price is: ₹3,998.40.
Explore the fascinating biology of high-altitude peoples in this comprehensive review, drawing from extensive International Biological Programme research. This essential volume is the first to analyze the complete human biology of populations living in extremely high mountain areas like the Andes, Ethiopian highlands, Himalayas, and Tien Shan. Featuring expert contributors with firsthand research experience, the book offers in-depth insights into adaptation to reduced oxygen pressure. While technical, the language is accessible to professionals across scientific disciplines concerned with human biology. Discover the unique adaptations and scientific understanding of humans thriving in challenging high-altitude environments. Perfect for researchers and science enthusiasts interested in human adaptation and physiology.
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