Rising Sea Levels: An Introduction to Cause and Impact

by Hunt Janin and Scott A. Mandia

Book Overview

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 rising seas.

This book is a wide-ranging introductory survey. It addresses global warming, the hydrologic cycle, why we should care about the rise of the oceans, storm surges and other extreme events,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786459565
• ISBN13: 9780786459568
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 219 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher