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Rising Tide : Global Warming and World Sea Levels by Lynne Edgerton (1991, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherIsland Press

ISBN-10155963068X

ISBN-139781559630689

eBay Product ID (ePID)8038427778

Product Key Features

Number of Pages157 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameRising Tide : Global Warming and World Sea Levels

Publication Year1991

SubjectEnvironmental Conservation & Protection, Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology, Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy, Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, Global Warming & Climate Change

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaNature, Political Science, Science

AuthorLynne Edgerton

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight0 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN90-005376

TitleLeadingThe

IllustratedYes

Table Of ContentForeword Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Global Warming: Facts and Implications Chapter 2. Planning for the Future Chapter 3. The Major Effects Chapter 4. Federal Policy Chapter 5. Challenges Facing the Coastal States Chapter 6. International Effects and Policies Chapter 7. Findings and Recommendations Appendix A: The 1989 Cairo Compact Appendix B: A Draft Protocol for International Cooperation Appendix C: CZMP Responses to Sea Level Rise Appendix D: Alternative Policy Responses to Sea Level Rise Appendix E: Excerpts from Maine's Sand Dune Rules Notes Bibliography Index

SynopsisThe Rising Tide is the first analysis of global warming and world sea level rise. It outlines state, national, and international actions to respond to the effects of global warming on coastal communities and ecosystems.

LC Classification NumberQC981.8.G56E34 1991