Deserts

A Very Short Introduction

Nick Middleton (St. Anne's College, Oxford)

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Oxford University Press
26 February 2010

Mathematics & Sciences; Arid zones, deserts; The Earth: natural history general

Series: Very Short Introductions

Deserts make up a third of the planet's land surface, but if you picture a desert, what comes to mind? A wasteland? A drought? A place devoid of all life forms? Deserts are remarkable places. Typified by drought and extremes of temperature, they can be harsh and hostile; but many deserts are also spectacularly beautiful, and on occasion teem with life.

Nick Middleton explores how each desert is unique: through fantastic life forms, extraordinary scenery, and ingenious human adaptations. He demonstrates a desert's immense natural beauty, its rich biodiversity, and uncovers a long history of successful human occupation. This Very Short Introduction tells you everything you ever wanted to know about these extraordinary places and captures their importance in the working of our planet.

By: Nick Middleton (St. Anne's College Oxford)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 111mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 130g
ISBN: 9780199564309
ISBN 10: 0199564302
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 26 February 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Desert Climates 2. Desert Landscapes 3. Nature in Deserts 4. Desert Peoples 5. Deserts Connections Epilogue