Megacities and the coast : risk, resilience and transformation /
Based on a major international study, this volume provides a synthesis of scientific knowledge on megacity urbanization on the coast, environmental impacts, risks and management choices, including a focus on adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk management. It is the primary output of a major int...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Routledge,
2013.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Based on a major international study, this volume provides a synthesis of scientific knowledge on megacity urbanization on the coast, environmental impacts, risks and management choices, including a focus on adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk management. It is the primary output of a major international scientific project sponsored by the International Geosphere Biosphere Programme, the Land-Ocean Interactions at the Coastal Zone programme of IHDP/IGBP, and others. It brings together the work of over 60 contributing authors and an international review board. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxiv, 16 unnumbered plates, 245 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781135074753 (electronic bk.) |