Based on author's thesis (doctoral - Duke University, 2010). Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction to sea level rise -- Defining coastal vulnerability and the need for coastal management -- The role of federal insurance and disaster relief programs -- Key legal principles to understand sea level rise adaptation -- California -- North Carolina -- Texas -- Lessons for policy makers -- Challenges for corporations in adapting to sea level rise.
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