Description: The goal of this book is to provide information on the historical relationship between humans and deltas that will hopefully encourage immediate preparation for coastal management plans in response to the impending inundation of major cities, as a result of global change around the world.
Review Quotes: "This work is clearly written in an informal and non-technical style. Most importantly, it is a highly engaging account of the interactions between the environment and human civilization.[...] the work decently explores relevant and timely topics and presents the information in a comprehensible manner." -- T. N. Chase, CHOICE