Martin Saxer
Places in Knots: Remoteness and Connectivity in the Himalayas and Beyond
Places in Knots: Remoteness and Connectivity in the Himalayas and Beyond
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Places in Knots explores how Himalayan people relate to the multiple places they inhabit, tracing their experiences across the globe. Martin Saxer describes global Himalayan ventures as a form of expansion of community rather than out-migration, and shows how these tropes of remoteness inform development and conservation policies.
Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2023
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Tracing the experiences of mobile Himalayans across the globe, Places in Knots delves into the intricate ways in which Himalayan people navigate the diverse places they inhabit, while also grappling with the challenges of maintaining their communities together. Martin Saxer views global Himalayan ventures as a form of expansion rather than out-migration, emphasizing that moving away does not sever the bonds of community. Instead, it intensifies the pull that binds them together. Coffee-table books and trekking agencies continue to promote the Himalayas as remote, hidden valleys, while NGOs perceive them as fragile mountain ecosystems that require protection from the destructive forces of globalization.
Places in Knots sheds light on how these tropes of remoteness inform development and conservation policies, shaping the contexts in which Himalayan connections with the wider world are forged and sustained. Through his captivating storytelling, Saxer presents a globalization narrative that emerges from the edges, challenging traditional notions of power and influence.
This book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of globalization and its impact on communities in the Himalayan region. Thanks to generous funding from LMU München, the ebook editions of Places in Knots are available as Open Access volumes from Cornell Open (cornellpress.cornell.edu/cornell-open) and other repositories.
Weight: 526g
Dimension: 236 x 159 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501766862
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