Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. ONE. Introduction to the Hydrologic Cycle and Drought 1
5. TWO. Global Hydroclimatology 23
6. THREE. Drought in the Climate System 45
7. FOUR. Drought and Hydroclimate in the Holocene 71
8. FIVE. Climate Change and Drought 93
9. SIX. Case Studies: The Dust Bowl and Sahel Droughts 119
10. SEVEN. Land Degradation and Desertification 143
11. EIGHT. Groundwater and Irrigation 161
12. Glossary 181
13. References 191
14. Index 213