Soft Cover. Condizione: Fine. 290 pages, illustrated in b&w. "This book explores how desert dunes are formed, how they change and their environmental importance. Drawing on extensive research from the deserts of Africa, North America, India, and Australia, the author concludes that a better understanding of dune processes and dynamics is vital for effective and appropriate mitigation of environmental problems in arid regions." FINE SOFTCOVER Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.