Nick Middleton
Deserts: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199564309
- author:
- Nick Middleton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 17.27 x 1.02 x 10.92 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Earth Sciences, Geography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Deserts: A Very Short Introduction by Nick Middleton is an in-depth exploration of these often-misconceived landscapes. Geographer and popular science writer Nick Middleton reveals that deserts are places of immense natural charm and rich biodiversity, where harsh conditions can give rise to spectacular beauty and life forms. Middleton describes the unique characteristics of each desert, from their extraordinary scenery to their long history of human habitation. Typified by drought and extremes of temperature, these environments can be hostile, yet they also support a surprising range of plant and animal life. This book provides a comprehensive overview of deserts, capturing their importance in the workings of our planet.
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