The United Nations World Oceans Day on June 8, 2021 focuses the theme The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods. UC Press is spotlighting titles that considers the relationship between people, oceans, and beaches. The Lure of the BeachA Global Historyby Robert C. RitchieThe Lure of the Beach is a
The environment is facing unprecedented challenges. Climate change and increased pollution are disrupting access to natural resources, such as clean water and air, and leading to rapid biodiversity loss. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the intractable scale of these issues, which is why there is a
