| The Geomorphology of Desert Dunes Contributor(s): Lancaster, Nicholas (Author), Lancaster, N. (Author), Lancaster Nicho (Author) |
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ISBN: 041506094X ISBN-13: 9780415060943 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $71.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1995 Annotation: Sand dunes cover up to a quarter of many desert regions. Understanding the factors that determine their shape, size and dynamics is important to an understanding of many aspects of the geomorphology and ecology of desert regions, as well as to resource management in these areas. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of how desert dunes are formed, how they change and their environmental importance. Analyzing dune types, patterns, sand seas and sediments, and dune dynamics and processes at different temporal and spatial scales, the author draws on extensive research from the deserts of South Africa, North America, India, Northern Europe and Australia. Investigating the role of climatic change, "The Geomorphology of Desert Dunes" concludes that a better understanding of dune processes and dynamics is vital for effective and appropriate mitigation of environmental problems in arid regions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Social Science | Human Geography |
| Dewey: 551.375 |
| LCCN: 94047289 |
| Lexile Measure: 1490 |
| Series: Routledge Physical Environment Series |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.18" W x 9.23" (1.52 lbs) 312 pages |
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| Publisher Description: First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |