Great warm deserts of the world : landscapes and evolution / Andrew S. Goudie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goudie, Andrew.

Series:

Geomorphological landscapes of the world ; 1.

Geomorphological landscapes of the world ; 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Deserts.

Geomorphology.

Physical Description:

xxii, 444 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.

Summary:

A survey of the nature and history of the landscapes of the world's great warm deserts, that illustrates how their distinctive features have developed in response to major climatic and tectonic changes over millions of years. The treatment is a regional one, and each of the world's major warm deserts has its own chapter. Written by a leading expert in the field.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [371]-437) and index.

ISBN:

0199245150

OCLC:

50243719