Australian Deserts: Ecology and Landscapes is about the vast sweep of the Outback, a land of expanses making up three-quarters of the continent – the heart of

This is the first book-length study of the archaeology of Australia's deserts, exploring the cultural and environmental history of these drylands.

The book contains detailed descriptions of the unique desert environment with particular emphasis on vegetation and survival strategies of plants. Nine expediti

A synthesis of the environmental and climatic history of every major desert and desert margin, for researchers and advanced students.

This unique book is the only fully interdisciplinary and comprehensive study of the Australian desert and its pivotal role in the cultural history of Australia.