Island States at Risk: Global Climate Change, Development and Population (Journal of Coastal Research. Special Issue, No. 24)

By Stephen P. Leatherman

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0938415085
• ISBN13: 9780938415084
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Coastal Education & Research Foundation
• Length: 196 Pages

Customer Reviews

Islands as front line Indicators of Risk

Dr. Leatherman gathers scholarly papers from a variety of scientists and researchers all over the world who focus on island environments. This volume makes a very convincing case for taking action. It becomes clear that while some of the vulnerabilities to risk are commonly held, the means and financial ability to cope with the risk varies enormously. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in potential effects of climate change and sea level rise on developing countries. While climate change impacts are still uncertain, there are enough man-made coastal environmental problems that are ongoing, that it will inevitably make things worse. This is a must-read for anyone interested in this topic.