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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 manâs activities: irrigation and agriculture; industry; animal breeding and human survival in the desert

Arid Lands

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 1 December 2025
      ISBN-13 9781032730929
      978-1032730929
      ISBN-10 1032730927
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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 manâs activities: irrigation and agriculture; industry; animal breeding and human survival in the desert

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