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Thomas, David Stephen Garfield was born on October 2, 1958 in Dover, England. Son of Frederick Garfield and Ruth Muriel Thomas.
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This book provides an integrated, thorough and up-to-date review of the nature and development of the Kalahari environment, an environment of great ecological and geomorphological diversity. Its complex climatic and geological history and its long association with human societies attempting to utilise its natural resources are aspects of increasing scientific interest. The book has evolved from the authors' own research in the Kalahari, and attempts to provide explanations and answers to some of the many questions raised about this region, ranging from the commonly asked 'is it really a desert?', to more specific and detailed concerns. The interdisciplinary approach will make the book of interest to researchers, lecturers and advanced students in earth sciences, environmental studies, tropical geomorphology and Quaternary science. The extensive bibliography will also make the book a very important source of reference.
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This text aims to summarize the state of scientific knowledge on the drylands of the globe. It explores the current stage of understanding of desertification as well as its extent and possible solutions. The book argues that desertification is one of the world's most pressing environmental problems and that it is a global issue which is accelerating. This edition has been revised and expanded to include updated computer images of desertification, as well as fuller descriptions and explanations of the issues concerned. Using detailed data of the physical and chemical status of soil degradation provided by the Global Assessment of Soil Degradation, the book is fully referenced and covers topics including: desertification and global warming; monitoring on the ground and by remote sensing; vegetation and degradation; local action; cultural factors; financial issues; land reclaimations; the political economy and desertification; and desertification and refugees.
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Thomas, David Stephen Garfield was born on October 2, 1958 in Dover, England. Son of Frederick Garfield and Ruth Muriel Thomas.
Bachelor with honors, Oxford University, 1980. Postgraduate certified education, Oxford University, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford University, 1984.
Lecturer University Sheffield, 1984—1993, senior lecturer, 1993—1994, professional, 1994—2001, director Sheffield Center International Research, 1994—2004, chair department, 1997—2000. Professor geography University Oxford, since 2004, fellow Hertford College, since 2004. Honorary professor University Cape Town, since 2006.
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Fellow: Royal Geography Society (vice president 2002-2005, Thesiger-Oman research fellow 2006). Member: British Geomorphological Research Group (chair 2002-2003).
Married Helen Elizabeth Martin (deceased). Married Lucy Marie Heath, March 10, 1992. Children: Mair, Alice.