Research Catalog

Title

Deserts [electronic resource] : a very short introduction / Nick Middleton.

Author

Middleton, Nick.

Publication

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009.

Details

Description

1 online resource (xiv, 135 p.) : ill.

Summary

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.

Series Statement

Very short introductions

Uniform Title

Very short introductions.

Subject

• Desert ecology

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Source of Description (note)

• Description based on print version record.

ISBN

9780191777462 (ebook)

OCLC

EDZ0000156569

Author

Middleton, Nick.

Title

Deserts [electronic resource] : a very short introduction / Nick Middleton.

Imprint

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009.

Series

Very short introductions

Very short introductions.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Note

Description based on print version record.

Connect to:

Available from home with a valid library card and onsite at NYPL

Other Form:

Print version 9780199564309

Branch Call Number

WEB RESOURCE (Very Short Introductions)