Guide to Deserts - Brossura

Philip's Maps

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0540089486 ISBN 13: 9780540089482

Casa editrice: Philip's, 2006

Riassunto

Philip's "Guide to Deserts" is a highly illustrated introduction to the world's desert regions - their formation, their highly adapted animal and plant life, their precarious ecologies and natural resources, and their extraordinarily varied human populations. The authors discuss the amazing adaptations that both fauna and flora have evolved to survive. They also look at desert people, their customs and religions, and describe how many have flourished in some of the most inhospitable places on Earth. They provide an in-depth study of the world's desert resources, both the mineral riches and agricultural potential they offer, and how these are impacted by broad regional water strategies. The authors give useful information on which desert locations to visit and their significant cultural, historical and archaeological sites; and a thoughtful look at the future ecological and social issues that confront desert peoples. An Atlas section maps the world's deserts region by region, charting their area, resources, and threats both man-made and natural.

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Descrizione del libro

A new, highly illustrated introduction to the world's desert regions: their formation, their animals and plant life, their ecologies and resources, and their extraordinary human populations.

L'autore

Professor Warren is a specialist in desert sand dunes, desertification and soil erosion.

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• Editore: Philip's
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0540089486
• ISBN 13: 9780540089482
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 208
• Redattore: Tony Alan Professor, Andrew Warren Professor