The Environment in Asia Pacific Harbours [With CDROM]

by Eric Wolanski and Wolanski

Book Overview

In the USA, Asia and Europe, as well as worldwide, trade is growing rapidly and much of it depends on shipping. This is leading to the development of mega-cities and mega-harbours. The marine environment is degrading. Is increasing trade ecologically sustainable? This book addresses this question through harbours in the Asia Pacific region, including Tokyo Bay, the Pearl Estuary, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila Bay, Jakarta Bay, Bangkok,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B01LQEK58A
• ISBN13: 9781402065668
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 497 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.4"