Geomorphology of Desert Environments Hardcover - 2007
by Anthony J. Parsons (Editor); A. D. Abrahams (Editor)
From the rear cover
About one-third of the Earth's land surface experiences a desert climate, and this area supports approximately 15% of the planet's population. This percentage continues to grow, and with this growth comes the need to acquire and apply an understanding of desert geomorphology. Such an understanding is vital in managing scarce and fragile resources and in mitigating natural hazards.
This authoritative reference book is comprehensive in its coverage of the geomorphology of desert environments, and is arranged thematically. It begins with an overview of global deserts, proceeds through treatments of weathering, hillslopes, rivers, piedmonts, lake basins, and aeolian surfaces, and concludes with a discussion of the role of climatic change. Written by a team of international authors, all of whom are active in the field, the chapters cover the spectrum of desert geomorphology.
Geomorphology of Desert Environments - Second Edition is thoroughly revised and extended with six new chapters, many new illustrations and expanded and updated references in each chapter.
- The most comprehensive and up-to-date research-level treatment of desert geomorphology
- Presented from a global perspective
- Written by authoritative practitioners in the field
From the reviews of the previous edition:
"Geomorphology of Desert Environments is a worthy and desirable newcomer" Nature
"... up-to-date expert reviews that together represent a comprehensive treatment of the state of knowledge in desert geomorphology." SciTech Book News
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- Title Geomorphology of Desert Environments
- Author Anthony J. Parsons (Editor); A. D. Abrahams (Editor)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 2nd
- Pages 831
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Springer, USA
- Date December 2007
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9781402057182 / 1402057180
- Weight 4.55 lbs (2.06 kg)
- Dimensions 10.4 x 8 x 1.5 in (26.42 x 20.32 x 3.81 cm)
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Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Science/Technology Aspects
- Library of Congress subjects Deserts, Geomorphology
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008939014
- Dewey Decimal Code 551.415
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