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- Objectstaat
- Book Title
- Against the Tide: The Battle for America's Beaches
- Publication Date
- 1999-05-19
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN
- 9780231084185
- Subject Area
- Nature, Science
- Publication Name
- Against the Tide : the Battle for America's Beaches
- Item Length
- 0.9 in
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Subject
- Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Earth Sciences / Geography, General, Natural Resources
- Publication Year
- 1999
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.1 in
- Item Width
- 0.6 in
- Item Weight
- 43 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 296 Pages
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The science editor of the New York Times issues a call to arms for beach lovers and environmentalists in a beautifully written book that covers the science as well as the hubris-filled history of Americans' efforts to hold back the sea.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231084188
ISBN-13
9780231084185
eBay Product ID (ePID)
247037
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Against the Tide : the Battle for America's Beaches
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Earth Sciences / Geography, General, Natural Resources
Publication Year
1999
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Science
Number of Pages
296 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
0.9 in
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Width
0.6 in
Item Weight
43 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
98-050755
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Lc Classification Number
Gb460.A2d4 1999
Grade from
College Graduate Student
Reviews
Dean's opening chapter on the hurricane that flattened Galveston in 1900... is worth the price of the book., "Dean Powerfully Argues [That] America May Face a Future of Beachless Beach Towns." -- Time Magazine, "Dean... covers considerable territory as she details the persistent efforts of developers and developer-prodded government agencies to 'armor' the coast against the action of wind and waves. But 'nature,' she notes, usually 'has the last word,' undercutting seawalls and toppling houses." -- Michael Kenney, Boston Globe, Against the Tide should be a potent weapon in the environmental effort to save what remains of our natural coastline. Everyone who reads it will be forcefully reminded that the Bible was right: it is not a good idea to build your house upon the sand., Against the Tide flashes like a metaphorical lighthouse to warn scientists, policymakers, and the public about the state of the shoreline., Engaging yet informative.... Y[oung] A[dult]s interested in environmental careers and beach lovers of all ages will get caught up in this book. Logically arranged and written in a straightforward style, it enables readers to look at the familiar with new and knowledgeable eyes., Dean... covers considerable territory as she details the persistent efforts of developers and developer-prodded government agencies to 'armor' the coast against the action of wind and waves. But 'nature,' she notes, usually 'has the last word,' undercutting seawalls and toppling houses., " Against the Tideflashes like a metaphorical lighthouse to warn scientists, policymakers, and the public about the state of the shoreline." -- Tom Drake, Science, "Dean tells a gripping tale, drawing on her knowledge of the coasts of Massachusetts and New York, and on the experts who have spent a generation learning the working of sea and sand." -- Jeff Hecht, New Scientist, " Against the Tide should be a potent weapon in the environmental effort to save what remains of our natural coastline. Everyone who reads it will be forcefully reminded that the Bible was right: it is not a good idea to build your house upon the sand." -- Kate Barnes, The Amicus Journal, "Beachgoers, coastal residents, planners, and anyone with a love of the sea will enjoy reading this fascinating book about historic coastal communities, the ravages of past winter storms and summer hurricanes, and our often futile attempts to protect oceanfront property while preserving the beach." -- Library Journal, An engaging overview of the powerful natural forces at work on the beach and why the various manmade strategies designed to alter them either don't work at all or don't work as intended., Dean has written a workmanlike description of the ongoing struggle to turn back the tide on America's beaches by pinning down our shorelines -- defying their essential nature, a continual dance of destruction and renewal., "An engaging overview of the powerful natural forces at work on the beach and why the various manmade strategies designed to alter them either don't work at all or don't work as intended." -- John Manuel, The Raleigh News & Observer, To anyone interested in the preservation of the nation's beaches this is the handbook--incredibly well researched and interestingly presented. And that 'anyone'should be all of us for our beaches are a national heritage and a precious resource that we owe our future generations., "Dean's thoughtful and eloquent plea to save America's beaches from overdevelopment and erosion is destined to be a classic of environmental writing." -- Library Journal Best Books of 1999, Beachgoers, coastal residents, planners, and anyone with a love of the sea will enjoy reading this fascinating book about historic coastal communities, the ravages of past winter storms and summer hurricanes, and our often futile attempts to protect oceanfront property while preserving the beach., " Against the Tide flashes like a metaphorical lighthouse to warn scientists, policymakers, and the public about the state of the shoreline." -- Tom Drake, Science, "Dean knows that the best advocacy is to lay out the whole story, all sides, fairly and neutrally.... She has made her case so clearly and cleanly, with such persuasive examples, and so much credit where it is due, that I'm convinced." -- Ann Finkbeiner, New York Times, Dean has written a workmanlike description of the ongoing struggle to turn back the tide on America's beaches by pinning down our shorelines--defying their essential nature, a continual dance of destruction and renewal., Dean knows that the best advocacy is to lay out the whole story, all sides, fairly and neutrally.... She has made her case so clearly and cleanly, with such persuasive examples, and so much credit where it is due, that I'm convinced., "Dean has written a workmanlike description of the ongoing struggle to turn back the tide on America's beaches by pinning down our shorelines -- defying their essential nature, a continual dance of destruction and renewal." -- Heather Dewar, The Japan Times, Dean has written a workmanlike description of the ongoing struggle to turn back the tide on America's beaches by pinning down our shorelines-defying their essential nature, a continual dance of destruction and renewal., "For anyone who has ever walked along a beach in that Zen-like state that only beach walks provide, do not miss this book. Especially if you're a taxpayer.... I honestly think this could be one of those rare books that changes government policy -- at local, state, and federal levels." -- Molly Ivins, For anyone who has ever walked along a beach in that Zen-like state that only beach walks provide, do not miss this book. Especially if you're a taxpayer.... I honestly think this could be one of those rare books that changes government policy -- at local, state, and federal levels., "Engaging yet informative.... Y[oung] A[dult]s interested in environmental careers and beach lovers of all ages will get caught up in this book. Logically arranged and written in a straightforward style, it enables readers to look at the familiar with new and knowledgeable eyes." -- School Library Journal, "To anyone interested in the preservation of the nation's beaches this is the handbook -- incredibly well researched and interestingly presented. And that 'anyone'should be all of us for our beaches are a national heritage and a precious resource that we owe our future generations." -- Walter Cronkite, Dean's thoughtful and eloquent plea to save America's beaches from overdevelopment and erosion is destined to be a classic of environmental writing., "Dean's opening chapter on the hurricane that flattened Galveston in 1900... is worth the price of the book." -- Discover, To anyone interested in the preservation of the nation's beaches this is the handbook-incredibly well researched and interestingly presented. And that 'anyone'should be all of us for our beaches are a national heritage and a precious resource that we owe our future generations., Dean tells a gripping tale, drawing on her knowledge of the coasts of Massachusetts and New York, and on the experts who have spent a generation learning the working of sea and sand., For anyone who has ever walked along a beach in that Zen-like state that only beach walks provide, do not miss this book. Especially if you're a taxpayer.... I honestly think this could be one of those rare books that changes government policy-at local, state, and federal levels., "An eloquent, forceful plea to save America's rapidly eroding beaches and coastline." -- Publisher's Weekly, To anyone interested in the preservation of the nation's beaches this is the handbook -- incredibly well researched and interestingly presented. And that 'anyone'should be all of us for our beaches are a national heritage and a precious resource that we owe our future generations., Dean has done a first-rate job of making coastal conservation interesting. Against the Tide would be good beach reading., For anyone who has ever walked along a beach in that Zen-like state that only beach walks provide, do not miss this book. Especially if you're a taxpayer.... I honestly think this could be one of those rare books that changes government policy--at local, state, and federal levels.
Table of Content
1. September, Remember 2. The Great Beach 3. Armor 4. Unkind Cuts 5. Unnatural Appetite 6. Cause and Effect 7. The Big One 8. Clues 9. Constituency of Ignorance 10. For Sale Epilogue
Copyright Date
1999
Dewey Decimal
333.91
Illustrated
Yes
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