Rising sea levels : an introduction to cause and impact / Hunt Janin and Scott A. Mandia.

By:

Janin, Hunt, 1940-

Contributor(s):

Mandia, Scott A, 1965-

Publication details: Jefferson, NC : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, c2012.Description: vii, 211 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cmISBN:

9780786459568

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

551.45/8 23

LOC classification:

GC89 .J355 2012

Summary: "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.

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	NMC Library	Stacks	GC89 .J355 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		33039001316123

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.

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