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      The Karakoram Highway: The Impact of Road Construction on Mountain Societies

      Modern Asian Studies
      Cambridge University Press (CUP)

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          Abstract

          The opening up of regions in the high mountains for motorized traffic has led world-wide to consequences concerning the penetration of these formerly remote areas.

          Not only have running-times and means of transport been reduced through the modern routes, but also radical developments in the mountains have been induced. In this context physio-geographical and socio-political frame conditions are of predominant importance for the installation of functional communication systems. Especially in the high mountain regions of Asia relief, snow-covers in passes, glacial movements, earthquakes, water level fluctuations of rivers at fords and limited possibilities of fuel, fodder and foodstuff supplies all restrict the chances for the development of major trade routes.

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                Journal
                Modern Asian Studies
                Mod. Asian Stud.
                Cambridge University Press (CUP)
                0026-749X
                1469-8099
                October 1991
                November 28 2008
                October 1991
                : 25
                : 4
                : 711-736
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                10.1017/S0026749X00010817
                01361dcd-bcbb-4cc8-bacc-c03ac012618b
                © 1991

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