Arid Lands : A Geographical Appriasal PDF
Edited by E. S. Hills
Part of the Routledge Revivals series
Description
In 1951 UNESCO launched an Arid Zone Programme with the object of promoting research into arid regions from every relevant scientific point of view. This book, originally published in 1966, represents the range of research undertaken and gives a general conspectus of arid zone geography. 17 authors from 8 countries contributed and the book deals comprehensively with all the main areas, with specific examples used to illustrate arguments. There are chapters on meteorology, geology, geomorphology, botany and zoology and almost 50% of the book is devoted to man's activities: irrigation and agriculture; industry; animal breeding and human survival in the desert
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- Pages:462 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis
- Publication Date:01/03/2024
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- ISBN:9781040004661
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:462 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis
- Publication Date:01/03/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781040004661