Rising sea levels : an introduction to cause and impact /
Janin, Hunt, 1940-
Rising sea levels : an introduction to cause and impact / Hunt Janin and Scott A. Mandia. - Jefferson, NC : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, c2012. - vii, 211 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-204) and index.
"The fundamental point of this book is that, in the past, the world's political, economic, military, and social development took place during a time of relatively stable sea level. That time, however, is now over: The world must begin to cope with inevitable increases in sea level. These increases are certain to have important domestic and international consequences"--Provided by publisher.
9780786459568
2012037149
Sea level--Climatic factors.
Coast changes.
Floods.
Climatic changes.
GC89 / .J355 2012
551.45/8
Rising sea levels : an introduction to cause and impact / Hunt Janin and Scott A. Mandia. - Jefferson, NC : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, c2012. - vii, 211 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-204) and index.
"The fundamental point of this book is that, in the past, the world's political, economic, military, and social development took place during a time of relatively stable sea level. That time, however, is now over: The world must begin to cope with inevitable increases in sea level. These increases are certain to have important domestic and international consequences"--Provided by publisher.
9780786459568
2012037149
Sea level--Climatic factors.
Coast changes.
Floods.
Climatic changes.
GC89 / .J355 2012
551.45/8