Landscapes And Landforms Of Namibia (world Geomorphological Landscapes)
by Andrew Goudie /
2014 / English / PDF
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The landscapes of Namibia are of world-class quality in beauty,
diversity and interest. This book provides the first ever
overview of the most important of these landscapes, explains why
they look as they do, and evaluates why they are of note. Writing
from a geomorphological perspective, the authors introduce the
key processes and controls which influence landscape and landform
development in Namibia. Geological and tectonic background,
climate now and in the past, vegetation and animals (including
humans) are all identified as crucial factors influencing the
landscape of Namibia today. The book presents twenty one
richly-illustrated case studies of the most significant
landscapes of Namibia, ranging from the iconic Etosha Pan at the
heart of the biggest wildlife conservation area in the north, to
the famous dunes and ephemeral river at Sossus Vlei in the heart
of the Namib desert. Each case study also contains a full list of
the key references to the scientific work on that landscape. The
authors provide an assessment of the current state of
conservation of these landscapes, and their importance to
tourism. The book is recommended reading for anyone with a
professional or amateur interest in the spectacular and
intriguing landscapes of this part of southern Africa. It
provides a useful handbook for those travelling around Namibia,
and an invaluable reference guide for those interested in how
landscapes develop and change.
The landscapes of Namibia are of world-class quality in beauty,
diversity and interest. This book provides the first ever
overview of the most important of these landscapes, explains why
they look as they do, and evaluates why they are of note. Writing
from a geomorphological perspective, the authors introduce the
key processes and controls which influence landscape and landform
development in Namibia. Geological and tectonic background,
climate now and in the past, vegetation and animals (including
humans) are all identified as crucial factors influencing the
landscape of Namibia today. The book presents twenty one
richly-illustrated case studies of the most significant
landscapes of Namibia, ranging from the iconic Etosha Pan at the
heart of the biggest wildlife conservation area in the north, to
the famous dunes and ephemeral river at Sossus Vlei in the heart
of the Namib desert. Each case study also contains a full list of
the key references to the scientific work on that landscape. The
authors provide an assessment of the current state of
conservation of these landscapes, and their importance to
tourism. The book is recommended reading for anyone with a
professional or amateur interest in the spectacular and
intriguing landscapes of this part of southern Africa. It
provides a useful handbook for those travelling around Namibia,
and an invaluable reference guide for those interested in how
landscapes develop and change.
