| Atlas of the World's Deserts Contributor(s): Harris, Nathaniel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1579583105 ISBN-13: 9781579583101 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $217.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2003 Annotation: Vividly and lavishly illustrated, the "Atlas of the World's Deserts" examines the hostile and extreme environments that cover more than a seventh of the world's surface. The atlas demonstrates how, in spite of such harsh conditions, fauna and flora have developed and flourished, and humans have adapted to living in seemingly inhospitable environments. This atlas: Examines in detail all aspects of the deserts, their geology, geography, history, culture, and biodiversity Features chapters that provide in-depth analysis of a specific aspect of deserts such as the process by which deserts are formed, the plants and animals that inhabit various deserts, natural and human resources, and the desert in the past and modern times Profiles numerous deserts around the world including the Gobi Desert, the Kalahari Desert, the Great Basin, Antarctica, and the Central Australian Desert Discusses the culture, life, and history of the peoples who inhabit the deserts The "Atlas of the World's Deserts" is a vibrant and thorough survey of the desert regions of the world and is an excellent resource for exploring every feature of the desert ecosystem. Also includes 160 color maps and photos. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography - Reference | Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (see Also Travel - Maps & Road Atlases) |
| Dewey: 910.021 |
| LCCN: 2003054706 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 8.64" W x 11.24" (2.08 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Atlas of the World's Deserts examines the hostile and extreme environments that characterize deserts, and is divided into chapters that concentrate on specific aspects of a desert's geology, life forms, history, and future. For more information including sample pages, visit the Atlas of the World's Deserts web site. Also includes 160 color maps and photos. |