{"product_id":"9783032167415","title":"Geo-environment of the Thar Desert","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGeo-environment of the Thar Desert\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMahesh Kumar Gaur\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Earth Sciences \/ Geography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003eThis book offers an in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003edepth exploration of the Thar Desert, one of India's most unique and challenging arid environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003eIt delves into the intricate relationship between the natural environment and human existence within this arid region, focusing on its unique geo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003eenvironmental characteristics, the diverse communities inhabiting the region, and the developmental challenges and opportunities faced by the people and the environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003eIt also covers the spatial attributes of all the phenomena related to the environment, including the various biomes and human influences, patterns of biodiversity, and the spatial pattern of physical and anthropogenic degradation of the environment, highlighting the ongoing impact of climate change, desertification, and urbanization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003e By bringing together insights from geography, environmental science, ecology, and sustainable development, this book will serve as both a scientific reference and an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the geo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003eenvironmental complexities of the Thar Desert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003eDr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003eMahesh K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003eGaur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e is a Principal Scientist at the ICAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003eCentral Arid Zone Research Institute \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003eCAZRI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e, Jodhpur, India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003eHis expertise spans both hot and cold arid environments, with significant experience gained during his tenure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003eat CAZRI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003es Regional Research Station in Leh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003eLadakh, where he deepened his understanding of fragile high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003ealtitude cold desert ecosystems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; letter-spacing: -.1pt; background: #FCFCFC;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHis core research focuses on aridlands geography, applying satellite remote sensing, GIS, and digital image processing for natural resource mapping, monitoring drought, desertification, land degradation, and integrating indigenous knowledge with modern technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHe has led several high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eimpact projects sponsored by ICAR, ISRO \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNRSC and SAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e, UGC, and ICARDA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"HI\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032167415\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e606\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45387050975372,"sku":"9783032167415","price":161.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032167415.jpg?v=1781088052","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032167415","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}