Mountain Pastoralism 1500–2000: An Introduction. (30th November 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Montero, Raquel Gil; Mathieu, Jon; Singh, Chetan
• Is Part Of: Nomadic peoples. Volume 13:Number 2(2009)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 16
• Publication Date: 2009-11-30
• Subjects: PASTORALISM -- MOUNTAIN AREAS -- HISTORY -- INTENSIFICATION -- MODERNITY; Nomads -- Periodicals; 305.90691
• DOI: 10.3167/np.2009.130201
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0822-7942

Abstract

Abstract : This special issue of Nomadic Peoples presents a collection of articles that give an idea of the continuities and changes of pastoralism in upland areas during the past five centuries. They are the result of a lengthy project on 'Mountain Pastoralism and Modernity' organized by historians from different continents. The following introduction aims to trace the framework of that enterprise. It takes up a few key concepts: mountain pastoralism, history, verticality, intensification and mobility. It then describes the project, outlines the current state of research in the continents concerned, and points to some results and prospects.