Deserts : a very short introduction /
Here, Nick Middleton tells the story of the desert demonstrating its beautiful landscapes and remarkable climates. He challenges the common notion that they are dry and barren and uncovers fascinating life-forms, a rich biodiversity, and a long history of human habitation.
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Autor principal: | |
Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
Publicado: |
Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2009.
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Colección: | Very short introductions ;
v. 215. |
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | Here, Nick Middleton tells the story of the desert demonstrating its beautiful landscapes and remarkable climates. He challenges the common notion that they are dry and barren and uncovers fascinating life-forms, a rich biodiversity, and a long history of human habitation. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xiv, 135 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-130) and index. |
ISBN: | 9780191572289 0191572284 9780191609831 0191609838 |