Deserts - A Very Short Introduction

Informationen zum Autor Nick Middleton is a geographer, writer, and presenter of television documentaries. He teaches at Oxford University where he is a Fellow of St Anne's College. His main research interest is in the nature and human use of deserts, and he has written more than 200 articles and 16 books. Klappentext In this Very Short Introduction Nick Middleton tells the story of the desert, demonstrating its beautiful landscapes and remarkable climates. He challenges the common notion that they are dry and barren and uncovers fascinating life-forms, a rich biodiversity, and a long history of human habitation. Zusammenfassung In this Very Short Introduction Nick Middleton tells the story of the desert, demonstrating its beautiful landscapes and remarkable climates. He challenges the common notion that they are dry and barren and uncovers fascinating life-forms, a rich biodiversity, and a long history of human habitation. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1: Desert Climates 2: Desert Landscapes 3: Nature in Deserts 4: Desert Peoples 5: Deserts Connections Epilogue

Product details

• Authors: Nick Middleton, Nick (St. Anne's College Middleton, Middleton Nick
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.11.2009
• EAN: 9780199564309
• ISBN: 978-0-19-956430-9
• No. of pages: 152
• Dimensions: 111 mm x 174 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; A Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; Very Short Introductions; A Very Short Introductions; Very Short Introduction
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Non-fiction book; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Deserts, The Earth: Natural History General, The Earth: natural history: general interest, Arid zones, deserts