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Synopsis This book contains extensive original data and syntheses on the following topics: Part 1: The natural environment: geology, geomorphological history, water resources, soils and climate; the human development of these resources in agriculture and animal husbandry; detailed household, family and village surveys. Part 2: Demography, work, health and nutrition. Part 3: History, social organisation and personal relationships. Part 4: Monastic life from its economic and social structure to its central philosophy and role in the community. Part 5: Cultural tradition and economic change; marital patterns and polyandry; conservation and development. It will be a valuable source for specialists in any of these systematic themes, but will appeal particularly to all who are concerned with Tibetan culture in Ladakh and with the Himalayan environment and its resources.