Deserts and Desert Environments

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By Julie J Laity

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Deserts and Desert Environments by Julie J Laity is a comprehensive exploration of the physical geography and processes that define desert landscapes. It delves into the climatic conditions, geological structures, and ecological systems that make deserts unique. The book also discusses the formation and evolution of desert environments, offering insights into both their natural beauty and the challenges they present.
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This book may appeal to you if you’re intrigued by the fascinating dynamics of desert ecosystems and the geological processes that shape these arid landscapes. It's perfect for those interested in understanding the complex interactions between physical geography and environmental science in some of the planet's most extreme environments.

Taking a global perspective, this book provides a concise overview of drylands, including their physical, biological, temporal, and human components.

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Deserts and Desert Environments takes a global perspective in providing a concise overview of drylands, encompassing their physical, biological, temporal, and human components.

This book examines the physical systems occurring in desert environments, touching on climate, hydrology, past and present lakes, weathering, hillslopes, geomorphic surfaces, water as a geomorphic agent, and aeolian processes.

It offers an accessible introduction to the diverse components of drylands, focusing on both the challenges and resilience found within these ecosystems.

The nature, environmental requirements, and essential geomorphic roles of plants and animals in this stressful biological environment are thoroughly investigated.

Significant attention is paid to the impact of human population growth on climate, desertification, water resources, and dust storm activity.

Furthermore, the book includes an in-depth examination of surface/atmosphere interactions, highlighting the influence of ENSO events on these dynamic environments.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Deserts and Desert Environments by Julie J Laity is praised for its introductory sections and rich illustrations, though the colour images duplicate the black-and-white ones. It serves as a valuable resource for both graduate and undergraduate students exploring arid landscapes, providing useful insights into desert conditions and processes, despite focusing less on sedimentology.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781577180333

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 October 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 889g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Julie Laity is a Professor at California State University, Northridge, USA. Her work has focused on deserts, looking at aeolian, fluvial, and groundwater systems, and the impact of environmental degradation on wind-blown sand and dust events. Her research on groundwater-sapping systems and wind erosion has been used to aid our understanding of Martian environments.