Mountain research in the Alps and the rest of the world: a retrospective look
The expression “alpine research”, as will be seen in this issue, remains quite uncertain/ unclear. At first sight, it gives rise to the following question: Does it mean research conducted on the Alps or in the Alps? Or does it mean for the Alps, that is in response to a request from “alpine actors”...
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| Format: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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Journal of Alpine research|Revue de géographie alpine
2009
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| Accès en ligne: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Résumé: | The expression “alpine research”, as will be seen in this issue, remains quite uncertain/ unclear. At first sight, it gives rise to the following question: Does it mean research conducted on the Alps or in the Alps? Or does it mean for the Alps, that is in response to a request from “alpine actors”? It is easy to see that research on alpine areas and according to topics and questions raised by alpine societies is in most cases conducted within the Alps. However, there is no exact agreement: ... |
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