TY - BOOK AU - Janin,Hunt AU - Mandia,Scott A. TI - Rising sea levels: an introduction to cause and impact SN - 9780786459568 AV - GC89 .J355 2012 U1 - 551.45/8 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Jefferson, NC PB - McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers KW - Sea level KW - Climatic factors KW - Coast changes KW - Floods KW - Climatic changes N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-204) and index N2 - "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 ER -