Description
About the Author
Gary Griggs is Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He is author or coauthor of Introduction to California's Beaches and Coast, Living with the Changing California Coast, California Coast from the Air, The Santa Cruz Coast (Then and Now), and Our Ocean Backyard.
Reviews
"This is an excellent introduction and a good launching point for further inquiry into understanding our planet's coasts." * CHOICE *
"Highly recommend[ed]. . . . to all coastal scientists, managers, and planners and anyone concerned about the future of our extensive global coastlines. This book serves both as a comprehensive and artfully illustrated guide to the science behind coastal processes and hazards, and an environmental call to action to address the crisis we are facing for the majority of the world's population." * Coastal Management *
"A concise overview of current . . . knowledge of these threats, and is a valuable reference for anyone concerned about the well-being of coastal zones, particularly the next generation of planners and politicians." * Conservation Biology *
Book Information
ISBN 9780520293625
Author Gary Griggs
Format Paperback
Page Count 360
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 20mm