Arid and semi arid geomorphology Global analysis of landforms of deserts and the processes that mould them for advanced students and researchers Based on four decades of research by Professor Andrew Goudie this volume provides a state of the art synthesis of our understanding of desert geomorphology. It presents a truly international perspective with examples from all over the world. Extensively referenced and illustrated it covers such topics as the importance of past climatic changes the variability of different desert environments rock breakdown wind erosion and dust storm generation sand dunes fluvial and slope forms and processes the role of the applied geomorphologist in desert development and conservation and the Earth as an analogue for other planetary bodies. This book is destined to become the classic volume on arid and semi arid geomorphology for advanced students and researchers in physical geography geomorphology Earth science sedimentology environmental science and archaeology