A remote alpine community in Southern Switzerland is used as a case study to provide a background to the changing geographical characteristics which are common to many of the mountain areas of Western Europe. The traditional economic pattern is analysed, then recent modifications examined, notably improvement of access, the development of hydro-electric power potential and tourism.
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ACMI Identifier
011423
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mountains
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Switzerland - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tourism
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Alpine regions
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mountains
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Europe - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Village communities
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)