About this title: In 1991, Island Press published Turning the Tide, a unique and accessible examination of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. The book took an in-depth look at the Bay's vital signs to gauge the overall health of its entire ecosystem and to assess what had been done and what remained to be done to clean up the Bay. Much has changed since that book came out, and while success is evident in many areas, the bottom line on the last decade is sobering. How can we ensure that the next decade does not end like the last, with numerous battles won but little progress made?
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Island Press
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9781559631006ISBN:1559631007
Description: Very good condition. 324 pages., Previous high school book; stamped and numbered by highschool with teacher's name written on front cover. Book has curled corner on bottom right, and appears to have been gently read. read more
Edition: 1st
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Island Press, Many
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9781559631006ISBN:1559631007
Description: Illustrated. Good. Trade Paperback. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. The soft cover has a crease to the top corner and the front is creased..................We are very careful when we list our books, but sometimes something minor may get by. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Island Press, Washington DC
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9781559631006ISBN:1559631007
Description: Very Good+ 327 pgs. Unmarked. Sound binding. Sticker on spine of book, otherwise book is fine. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. read more
Description: Very Good. 1559631007 Island Press trade paperback, 1991, clean/tight, No marks/tears, minimal wear...VG+...Bubble-wrapped and ed in a Box w/ confirmation. read more
Description: Very Good; 1991. 1559631007. Lightly handled, mild signs of handling; Softcover; Island Press; Washington DC; Fifth Printing; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 327 pages; , read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Island Press
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9781559631006ISBN:1559631007
Description: Very Good. Clean text. Illustrated. 351pp. Tight binding. Slight edge wear. The Chesapeake Bay is one of the most productive and important ecosystems on earth, and as such is a model for other estuaries facing the demands of commerce, tourism, transportation, recreation, and other uses. Turning the Tide presents a comprehensive look at two decades of efforts to save the bay, outlining which methods have worked and which have not. read more
"I learned the history of the Chesapeake Bay, where it stood in the early 1990's, and the goals that were made and should have been made during this time. This book is an overview of the Bay and implications of land uses over time with a positive tone but realistic perspective. Turning the Tide is written from a factual, scientific point of view, but written for an average reader who is interested in the Bay."
"Had to read this for a Fine Arts class called 'America the Beautiful'. Because of the subject matter, I expected it to be a rather dry, scientific analysis of the Chesapeake Bay's problems. The science is definitely there, and Horton supplies a lot of carefully researched facts and figures, but he's written a book that is actually quite readable. Maybe it's because I grew up (and still live) in the bay watershed, maybe it's because I consider myself a concerned environmentalist, but I really enjoyed this book. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the effects of human activity on one of this country's most precious and unique resources."
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