Understanding sea-level rise and variability

<p> The book is written in an elegant and invitingwriting style. The book is quite thoroughly searched. It isalso open and honest about uncertainty. Understanding Sea-level Rise andVariability is full of information, cases and methodologies. The book is for everyone interested in sea-levelrise and its impacts, including policy makers, engineers,researchers, university teachers and students. (International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 1 January 2013) <p> In summary, then, this book provides a synthesis offindings regarding sea level rise and its impacts on society. It should be on the desk of everyone concerned about sea level riseand its impacts, not only geoscientists and their research funders,but also policymakers and coastal managers. (Geology Today, 1 September 2012) <p>"In deciphering the many questions regarding the roles ofisostacy, tectonics and neotectonics in sea level change, thisexcellently and vividly illustrated book shows that geoscientistshave much to add to the debate, especially given their knowledge ofthe effects of sea level change in deep time. Each chapter iswritten by a panel of authorities on its topic. The result is abook with much to interest and intrigue geoscientists, coastalengineers and others concerned about modern-day sea level change,and a timely summary given the situation now facing many lowlandareas It should be on the desk of everyone concerned aboutsea level rise and its impacts, including not only geoscientistsand their research funders, but also policymakers and coastalmanagers." (Geology Today, July 2012) <p> Having a structured and insightful book such as this textto back up and illustrate the present findings of sea level rise tospectators at a non-scientific conference is helpful...In littlemore than a dozen chapters, the editors explore and present acomprehensive outlook of the factors contributing to sea level riseand how that relates to probable extreme events in the near future.It also defines the strong and weak points in the present researchand makes observations to reduce the uncertainties in the globalunderstanding of sea level rise. The book is for students,scientists, educators on climate change, coastal managers,developers, engineers, and legislators. It is not only for peopleinterested in the subject to better plan for the future, especiallyaround coastal zones, but for those honestly concerned about thesocial impact of sea level rise and the future shape of humanity inthe remaining of the 21st century." (Bulletin of MarineScience, June 2012) <p> This excellent volume concludes with a chaptersynthesising sea-level rise and variability and considering thefuture outlook for the subject... It will indeed make a valuableaddition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in sea-level riseand its impacts." (The Holocene, 21(7) 1173-1176, 28September 2011) <p> The book is generally of a high quality and wellpresented with few weak papers." (Ocean Challenge, Vol. 18,Number: 3, July 2011) <p> It's a very comprehensive and important aide tounderstanding a globally vital subject." (Baird Maritime, 3February 2012) <p> The book is intellectually rigorous and is open andhonest about uncertainty. Its recommendations for the futureresearch agenda are refreshing and it has signposted the wayforward." (Quaternary Science Reviews, 2011) <p>"In summary, I strongly recommend this book because of itsthorough and exhaustive discussion on all aspects of sea-level risedue to climate change. Virtually every researcher and student ofearth system can find something in it that links his/her field ofinterest to the broad canvas of research on sea-level rise. Thereis useful material in it too for the policymaker concerned withmanagement of coastlines and islands to confront the sea-levelrise. " (India Current Science, Vol. 101, No. 5, September2011) <p>"The editors of this fine book, themselves leading sea-levelresearchers, have assembled a galaxy of contributing authors toprovide a comprehensive and insightful understanding of sea-levelrise and variability. The 13 chapters cover all aspects of thetopic in considerable detail, and together comprise a referencevolume/monograph of sea-level knowledge of great value to theglobal sea-level community." (African Journal of MarineScience, 2011) <p> for the sea-level specialist it is a comprehensiveand beautifully presented book." (Australian Archaeology, 1June 2011) <p> The book certainly made for an enjoyable and educationalread; as could be expected, I found especially rewarding thechapters outside my own professional comfort zone. We need to betalking more." (Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin,2011) <p>"This book explains the lot. It's not escapist fare but it'scrystal clear." (The Australian, 26 November 2010) <p>"This book is highly recommended for anyone interested incoastal science and engineering and sea level history, as well asfor anyone seeking documentation for global change. It would makean excellent text for a graduate-level course orseminar."(EOS, Vol. 92, No. 18, 3 May 2011) <p>"...a reliable and definitive contribution to the literature onthis sometimes controversial subject." (Terra et Aqua,Number 123, June 2011) <p>"...condenses a vast amount of information into one book"(Oceanography, Vol.24, No.2) <p> nicely summarises the state of knowledge to datein clear language that communicates well to the lay person, as wellas to the technical specialist interested in navigation design oroperational details related to sea level. (The WorldAssociation for Waterborne Transportation PIANC E-Newsletter, December 2010) Read more...