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Asia-Pacific Conference on Science and Management of Coastal Environment
. Ed(S): Wong, Yuk-Shan; Tam, Nora F. Y.
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hardcover. Proceedings of the International Conference held in Hong Kong, 25-28 June 1996 Editor(s): Wong, Yuk-Shan; Tam, Nora F. Y. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSPM; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 766.
Human beings have a long historical relationship with the coast. Initially it provided food and security, later forming important locations for industrial and commercial development. Now the emphasis has shifted towards leisure and conservation, although the former functions remain crucial. However, it is only very recently that people have started viewing the coast as a common and valuable resource that requires rational utilisation and scientific management in order to sustain its attractiveness. Of course, enlightened management comes only through understanding of the complicated coastal regions, which enables coastal managers to balance ... Read more
Human beings have a long historical relationship with the coast. Initially it provided food and security, later forming important locations for industrial and commercial development. Now the emphasis has shifted towards leisure and conservation, although the former functions remain crucial. However, it is only very recently that people have started viewing the coast as a common and valuable resource that requires rational utilisation and scientific management in order to sustain its attractiveness. Of course, enlightened management comes only through understanding of the complicated coastal regions, which enables coastal managers to balance ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
303
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Hydrobiology
Number of Pages
303
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792348818
SKU
V9780792348818
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