The North Carolina shore and its Barrier Islands : restless ribbons of sand / Orrin H. Pilkey, William J. Neal, Stanley R. Riggs, Craig A. Webb, David M. Bush, Deborah R. Pilkey, Jane Bullock, and Brian A. Cowan.
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Durham [N.C.] : Duke University Press, ©1998. |
| Description | xxiii, 318 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Pilkey, Orrin H., 1934-2024 |
| Other author/creator | Neal, William J. |
| Other author/creator | Riggs, Stanley R. author, autographer. |
| Other author/creator | Webb, Craig A. |
| Other author/creator | Bush, David M. |
| Other author/creator | Pilkey, Deborah F. |
| Other author/creator | Bullock, Jane. |
| Other author/creator | Cowan, Brian A. |
| Series | Living with the shore Living with the shore. ^A241571 |
| Contents | 1. Lessons from the Lighthouse -- 2. Storms! -- 3. Barrier Islands: Fast-Moving Property -- 4. North Carolina Estuaries -- 5. Shoreline Engineering: Stabilizing the Unstable -- 6. Assessing Risk Levels for Your Island, Neighborhood, and Site -- 7. Ranking the Risks of Your Island -- 8. The Law and the Shore -- 9. Building, Retrofitting, and Buying a House Near the Beach -- 10. Earthquake Potential and Damage Mitigation -- App. A. Hazard Safety Checklists -- App. B. Guide to Federal, State, and Local Agencies Involved in Coastal Development -- App. C. 101 Useful References. |
| Local note | Joyner University Archives copy autographed on title page by Stan Riggs. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [298]-310) and index. |
| LCCN | 98004578 |
| ISBN | 0822322080 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0822322242 (paper : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Stacks | TC224.N8 N67 1998 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | NC Stacks | TC224.N8 N67 1998 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | NC Stacks | TC224.N8 N67 1998 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | University Archives | TC224.N8 N67 1998 | ✔ Available | Request Material |