Research Catalog

Title

An introduction to coastal zone management / Timothy Beatley, David J. Brower, Anna K. Schwab.

Author

Beatley, Timothy, 1957-

Publication

Washington, DC : Island Press, ©2002.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Brower, David J.
• Schwab, Anna K.

Description

xx, 329 pages : illustrations, maps; 23 cm

Summary

"An Introduction to Coastal Zone Management, second edition, offers a comprehensive overview of coastal planning and management issues for students and professionals. Since publication of the first edition in 1994, population growth and increasing development pressures on our coasts have made the need for forward-looking, creative, and sustainable visions for the future even greater." "This is the only book available that addresses the serious coastal trends and pressures in the United States, assesses the current policy and planning framework, and puts forth a compelling vision for future management and sustainable coastal planning."--Jacket.

Alternative Title

Coastal zone management

Subject

• Coastal zone management > United States
• Coastal zone management
• Küstenmeer
• Umweltbezogenes Management
• United States
• USA

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-313) and index.

Contents

Introduction. Understanding the coastal environment -- Coastal pressures and critical management issues -- The coastal management framework -- Federal coastal policy -- State coastal management programs -- Regional management of coastal resources -- Local coastal management -- Creative coastal development : building sustainably along the coast -- Conclusions : future directions in U.S. coastal management.

ISBN

• 1559639156
• 9781559639156

LCCN

2002001462

OCLC

• ocm48967826
• 48967826
• SCSB-8916602

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library