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Coastal Governance (Foundations of Contemporary Environmental Studies Series) (9781597264853): Dr. Richard Burroughs PhD: Books. “Thorough and perceptive…Through careful analysis and in-depth review of past and current coastal policy, Burroughs takes stock of what works and what doesn’t, and points the way ahead to a more effective coastal management approach. This is an essential policy primer for anyone working on coastal issues.” (Timothy Beatley Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities, University of Virginia )“This engaging primer not only explains current coastal policies, it illustrates how effective policy is developed. This is just the kind of clear-eyed analysis needed to reform coastal management and bring our shores back to life.” (Biliana Cicin-Sain Director, Gerard J. Mangone Center for Marine Policy, University of Delaware )Those of us engaged in the field of coastal and ocean management and policy are fortunate to be able to draw upon many fine books, journals and reports that both inform us and enlighten our efforts. Many of these publications are directed towards professionals, while others, serving as textbooks, focus on training students to become the next generation of ocean leaders. Seldom can a single book successfully function as both. Rarer still is the volume that transcends the usual descriptions of coastal and ocean issues by pragmatically illuminating the vital but often elusive connections between coastal science, the human dimension and policy-making, while also moving the reader from the old method of sector based management strategies to a more holistic view. Dr. Rick Burroughs . . . has written such a book. (The Coastal Society Bulletin )The policy concepts in Coastal Governance resonate strongly with the latest thinking about complexity theory as applied to the adaptive management of social-ecological systems. Burroughs (Univ. of Rhode Island) succinctly and thoughtfully analyzes the ingrained habit of applying rigid, shortsighted policies to the management of the multiscale, self-organized intricacies of coastal ecosystems. By focusing critically on policy development, examining the underlying dynamic processes of social-ecological interconnections, and using case histories, Burroughs developsnew ecosystem-based management practices that are flexible, dynamic, and resilient over the long run and apt to be more successful than the linear, shortsighted institutional policies of the past. The 11 chapters in this book examine coastal ecosystem management from the perspective of policy processes and challenges, wetlands, watersheds and bays, fisheries, dredging, oil, and wastewater. The final sections include an extensive reference list, further readings, a glossary, and Questions for Discussion for each chapter. Tables, boxes, and figures are used sparingly throughout the text. The only drawback to this fine book is the less-than-cursory treatment of beach systems and barrier islands,which abound along sandy shorelines. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels/libraries. (Choice )“Coastal Governance provides the fundamentals needed to understand this complex process in a concise and exceptionally accessible form. Burroughs skillfully blends scientific understanding, appreciation of human dimensions, and revealing case studies, making the book an enlightening read even for professionals. He provides a lucid and up-to-date explanation of the evolution from single sector management to spatial and ecosystem approaches.” (Donald F. Boesch President, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science )
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