The Edge: The Pressured Past and Precarious Future of California's Coast

摘要

The Edge: The Pressured Past and Precarious Future of California's Coast by lawyer Kim Steinhardt and professor Gary Griggs explains how California's iconic and diverse coastline looks the way it does today — pristine beaches, mountains, wildlife, and habitat juxtaposed with offshore and onshore coastal development — through a comprehensive overview of past and current environmental, physical, social, and political pressures. The diverse backgrounds of the two authors complement each other to paint a detailed picture of the complex processes that shape California's "edge." Author Gary Griggs brings his expertise in oceanography and coastal geology, and author Kim Steinhardt shares his expertise in environmental law and coastal conservation.