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Dunes: Dynamics, Morphology, History
Andrew Warren
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Description for Dunes: Dynamics, Morphology, History
Paperback. Dunes is the first book in over a decade to incorporate the latest research in this active and fast-developing field. It discusses the shapes, sizes, patterns, distribution, history and care of wind-blown dunes, and covers all aspects of dunes, terrestrial and in the Solar System. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGD; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
Dunes is the first book in over a decade to incorporate the latest research in this active and fast-developing field. It discusses the shapes, sizes, patterns, distribution, history and care of wind-blown dunes, and covers all aspects of dunes, terrestrial and in the Solar System.
Dunes is the first book in over a decade to incorporate the latest research in this active and fast-developing field. It discusses the shapes, sizes, patterns, distribution, history and care of wind-blown dunes, and covers all aspects of dunes, terrestrial and in the Solar System.
- The only book to cover all dunes, terrestrial and in the Solar System, in deserts, on coasts, and in the past
- Represents the most current update on the research of dunes for over a decade
- Incorporates the latest research to come out of China where the field is most rapidly expanding
- Discusses the most recent range of ... Read more
- Brings up-to-date a rapidly expanding field
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
Series
RGS-IBG Book Series
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781444339680
SKU
V9781444339680
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Andrew Warren
Andrew Warren is Emeritus Professor of Geography, University College London where he taught between 1964 and 2002. He had previously worked as soil surveyor in Pakistan. His dune research has taken him to the Sudan, Nebraska, Libya, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Niger, Israel, Oman and Chad. His books include Geomorphology in Deserts, (1973) with Ron Cooke, Desert Geomorphology (1992) with Ron Cooke ... Read more
Reviews for Dunes: Dynamics, Morphology, History
“This is a terrific read for both specialists and nonspecialists. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners.” (Choice, 1 February 2014)