Mankind and Deserts 3 - Wind in Deserts and Civilizations (Hardcover)

The wild beauty of deserts has always been a source of fascination the world over. Mankind and Deserts 3 - the third and final volume - focuses on wind, frequently present in all deserts, either hot or cold. Wind plays a major role in aridity and landscapes bear numerous forms due to its action, erosion, transportation and surface formations, some discreet and others spectacular, such as vast expanses of towering yardangs. Aeolian dynamics lead to dune formation, simple or associated with sand ridges or ergs, as in the Sahara. Mankind has attempted, to varying degrees of success, to cope with sand accumulation; ignoring aeolian dynamics has led many development projects to failure. This is developed by Yann Callot, a Professor at Lyon University who studied aeolian dynamics in the Sahara. Traditional societies have adapted to live in deserts, establishing vibrant civilizations with original ways of living, managing water resources and creating routes for trade, especially for salt. In a changing environment, useful lessons can be drawn from the genius of mankind s adaptation to such diverse and fragile environments. This is explained by Marc Cote, who was a Professor at Constantine (Algeria) and Aix-en-Provence Universities. From ancient, almost mythical, exploration to modern scientific studies, deserts have come to be better known yet still hold great appeal. This book traces the history of their knowledge while providing a basis for understanding their features and the tools needed for their protection, in an ever-changing world.

General

Imprint:	Iste
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2021
Authors:	G Joly
Dimensions:	241 x 163 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-78630-632-6
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Physical geography > Arid zones, deserts Promotions
LSN:	1-78630-632-8
Barcode:	9781786306326

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!