Description: More than just a guide, Roadside Geology of New Jersey is chock-full of insightful discussions on such timely topics as sea level rise, climate change, and uranium mining. Get the scoop on why so much sand moves during superstorms such as hurricane Sandy, and learn about more than a century of efforts to stabilize the beaches along the Jersey Shore.
Brief description: David P. Harper was with the New Jersey Geological Survey for twenty years and the New Jersey Site Remediation Program for eight years before retiring in 2002 to work as a site remediation consultant. During his long career as an education, he taught geology at Rider University, Mercer County Community College, and New Jersey City University and served as President of the Geological Association of New Jersey.