The Sinai: A Physical Geography
Ned Greenwood
(Author)
Description
In this book, Ned Greenwood offers a complete, up-to-date physical geography of Sinai. After an introductory chapter that situates Sinai within world history and geography, he focuses in detail on the following areas: plate tectonics and geology, geomorphology and drainage, weather and climate, soils, and biogeography. In the concluding chapter, Greenwood considers the human geography of Sinai, including the pressures currently posed by population growth, political extremism, and environmental constrictions on development. He offers a fully rounded picture of the physical environment of Sinai that will be vital reading for everyone concerned about the future of this strategic yet fragile land.
Product Details
Price
$23.94
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Publish Date
August 01, 1997
Pages
160
Dimensions
6.02 X 9.0 X 0.48 inches | 0.58 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780292727991
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Ned Greenwood is Professor Emeritus of Geography at San Diego State University.