The Human Shore
Seacoasts in History
- Contents
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Acknowledgments
2 Coasts of the Ancient Mariner
3 Sea Frontiers of the Early Modern Atlantic
4 Settling the Shores
5 Second Discovery of the Sea
6 Coastal Dreams and Nightmares
Conclusion Learning to Live with Coasts
Notes
Index
“In The Human Shore, John Gillis offers a sweeping analysis of coastal communities from the Old Testament to the Japanese tsunami. This inclusive and wide-ranging book will be read by those interested in the ocean edge either professionally or by avocation and it will have a deep impact on those of us who teach about coasts. It is a pleasure to see the culture and science of our shores dovetailed into a history of such authority and grace. This will be required reading.”
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