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Trade review
A challenging and controversial investigation of our changing relationship with the sea and our coastline addressing such pressing issues as pollution, fish stocks, coastal erosion etc. 'Wonderfully informed, hard hitting and inspired' Ronald Blythe.
Synopsis
The sea drives our economy, our lifestyle and our politics. It affects what we eat, how we travel, our use of the land and how we relate to our continental neighbours. This work examines the history and consequences of the issues that confront us along our coastline.