Deserts and Desert EnvironmentsDeserts and Desert Environments takes a global perspective in providing a concise overview of drylands, encompassing their physical, biological, temporal, and human components. This book examines the physical systems occurring in desert environments, touching on climate, hydrology, past and present lakes, weathering, hillslopes, geomorphic surfaces, water as a geomorphic agent, and aeolian processes. It offers an accessible introduction to the diverse