Desert Landforms of Southwest Egypt: A Basis for Comparison with Mars

The book is a softcover edition with some wear visible on the cover, indicating handling and age-related wear. The spine and binding appear intact. There is no dust jacket, and no inscriptions or library markings are present.

"Desert Landforms of Southwest Egypt: A Basis for Comparison with Mars," edited by Farouk El-Baz and Ted A. Maxwell, is a significant publication by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, released in 1982. This work is a part of NASA's Scientific and Technical Information Branch, prepared for the Planetary Geology Program. The book explores the geological features of Southwest Egypt, drawing parallels with Martian landscapes, providing a basis for comparative planetary studies. Edited by experts from the National Air and Space Museum, this publication is crucial for understanding terrestrial analogs for Martian exploration. Though the edition details are unspecified, the book's publication by NASA underscores its authoritative content. The condition of the book is not fully detailed, but it appears to be a softcover edition without a dust jacket. This work is an essential resource for geologists and space scientists interested in planetary geology and the comparative study of Earth's and Mars' landscapes.