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OverviewUnderstanding Sea-Level Rise and Variability identifies the major impacts of sea-level rise, presents up-to-date assessments of past sea-level change, thoroughly explores all of the factors contributing to sea-level rise, and explores how sea-level extreme events might change. It identifies what is known in each area and what research and observations are required to reduce the uncertainties in our understanding of sea-level rise so that more reliable future projections can be made. A synthesis of findings provides a concise summary of past, present and future sea-level rise and its impacts on society.Key Features: Book includes contributions from a range of international sea level experts Multidisciplinary Four color throughout Describes the limits of our understanding of this crucial issue as well as pointing to directions for future research The book is for everyone interested in sea-level rise and its impacts, including policy makers, research funders, scientists, students, coastal managers and engineers.Additional resources for this book can be found at: http: //www.wiley.com/go/church/sealevel. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Professor John A Church (CSIRO) , Professor Philip L Woodworth (National Oceanography Centre) , Dr Thorkild Aarup (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, UNESCO) , Dr W Stanley Wilson (NOAA Satellite & Information Service, Silver Spring)Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: 9781282654297ISBN 10: 1282654292 Pages: 472 Publication Date: 17 September 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |