We’re excited to be participating in University Press Week as part of the Association of University Presses (AUPresses), an organization of 161 international nonprofit scholarly publishers. This year’s University Press Week theme is #StepUP, and together with other presses on this day of the UP Week blog tour we’re sharing WHERE our Press steps up to educate and enlighten, motivate and inspire, support and act.
At the University Press of Florida and UF Press, it is our mission not only to publish transformative research and scholarship in a variety of academic fields, but also to publish authoritative information of special relevance to our local communities here in the state of Florida. Our publications in sustainability and resilience illustrate both sides of our mission. Florida faces serious challenges when it comes to the changing global environment, including the increasing frequency of hurricanes, sea level rise, freshwater shortages, and rapid development at the expense of our one-of-a-kind natural features and ecosystems. We publish many books that address these issues, advancing the work of researchers and professionals to find solutions while informing local readers with context and strategies for engagement. Find highlights from our books in this area in the reading list below.
Urban Ecology for Citizens and Planners
Gail Hansen and Joseli Macedo
A valuable resource for real-world solutions, this book shows how city designers, developers, and residents can bring urban environments into harmony with nature. Authors Gail Hansen and Joseli Macedo emphasize the benefits of creating more sustainable cities for both the environment and human well-being.
Published by UF Press
Case Studies in Suburban Sustainability
Sandra J. Garren and Robert Brinkmann
The first volume to focus on suburbs and sustainability in the United States, this collection approaches the topic through regionally diverse case studies. Contributors show how activism and leadership are currently advancing a strong sustainability agenda in regions many would have believed unlikely.
Published by UF Press
The Greenway Imperative: Connecting Communities and Landscapes for a Sustainable Future
Charles A. Flink
This journey through some of America’s most innovative landscape architecture projects shows why we urgently need greenways. A leading authority in greenway planning, design, and development, Charles Flink presents inspiring examples of communities that have come together to build permanent spaces for the life-sustaining power of nature.
Published by UF Press
Florida Weather and Climate: More Than Just Sunshine
Jennifer M. Collins, Robert V. Rohli, and Charles H. Paxton
Florida ranks among the top states for tornadoes and is more frequently affected by lightning and thunderstorms than any other state. And it is notorious for its most prominent natural event—the hurricane. This book explores the conditions, forces, and processes behind Florida’s surprisingly varied and dynamic weather.
Published by University Press of Florida
Sea Level Rise in Florida: Science, Impacts and Options
Albert C. Hine, Don P. Chambers, Tonya D. Clayton, Mark R. Hafen, and Gary T. Mitchum
Modern-day sea level rise poses unprecedented challenges for sustainability, urban planning, and political action, especially in Florida. In this book, the authors assess the most likely range of sea level rise in Florida and discuss how we can begin to plan strategically for the inevitable changes.
Published by University Press of Florida
Florida Springs: From Geography to Politics and Restoration
Christopher F. Meindl
Florida is home to over 1,000 freshwater springs, natural wonders that have drawn people to enjoy and interact with them over the course of millennia. This book provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the geography, history, science, and politics of the springs, informing readers about the deep past and current issues facing these treasures of the Florida landscape.
Published by University Press of Florida
Drying Up: The Fresh Water Crisis in Florida
John M. Dunn
Florida is facing a drinking water crisis. Author John Dunn untangles the many causes of the state’s freshwater problems, and offers solutions. He cautions that freshwater scarcity is a worldwide trend that can only be tackled effectively with cooperation by all stakeholders involved, including local and federal government, private enterprise, and citizens.
Published by University Press of Florida
Tampa Bay: The Story of an Estuary and Its People
Evan P. Bennett
The largest open water estuary in Florida, Tampa Bay has been a flashpoint of environmental struggles and action in recent years. This book is the first to trace Tampa Bay’s environmental history. As Tampa Bay residents fought to reverse environmental damage and regain balance with nature, they created a model for other societies that have developed in fragile natural areas.
Published by University Press of Florida
Tossed to the Wind: Stories of Hurricane Maria Survivors
María T. Padilla and Nancy Rosado
In this book, authors María Padilla and Nancy Rosado interview survivors of Hurricane Maria, a historic Category 4 Hurricane that struck Puerto Rico, leaving much chaos and destruction in its wake. These accounts feature uncertainty, but also strength, wisdom and resolve.
Published by UF Press
Category 5: The 1935 Labor Day Hurricane
Thomas Neil Knowles
Before hurricanes were named, the first-ever Category 5 Hurricane to strike American soil made landfall in Key West. It was later known as the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane. Making extensive use of overlooked official records and survivor interviews, author Thomas Knowles brings this little-known event to light.
Published by University Press of Florida
In the Eye of Hurricane Andrew
Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr. and Asterie Baker Provenzo
One of the most destructive natural events of the twentieth century, Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida in August 1992. Featuring interviews with Hurricane Andrew survivors and rescue workers and incorporating extensive published sources to give context to these oral narratives, this book explores Hurricane Andrew from the perspective of those who experienced it firsthand.
Published by University Press of Florida
The Wind Engineers: Building a Hurricane-Safe House
At the University of Florida’s Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment, wind engineers study storm systems and design buildings to better withstand the forces of hurricanes and tornadoes. This GATORBYTE is part of a series that chronicles research, technologies, and innovations from across the University of Florida campus.
Published by UF Press
Forces of Nature: A History of Florida Land Conservation
Clay Henderson
Despite Florida’s important place at the beginning of the American conservation movement and its notable successes in the fight against environmental damage, the full story of land conservation in the state has not yet been told. In this comprehensive history, Clay Henderson celebrates the individuals and organizations who made the Sunshine State a leader in state-funded conservation and land preservation.
Published by University Press of Florida
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