Dr Eric Dorfman is a Wellington-based author of popular natural history books, short fiction, articles and documentaries. His most recent book is the highly acclaimed Melting Point (Penguin, 2008), which explores New Zealand’s response to the issue of climate change. Eric is also Executive Director of Eklektus Inc., which produces strategic and visitor experience services to the international cultural sector.

See also: www.eklektusinc.com

Books

Melting Point examines the global warming issue in a specifically New Zealand context. What will be the effect of climate change on New Zealand's natural environment, our coastlines, our agriculture, our industries, our public health, our infrastructure? What are the potential social and psychological implications? How will ordinary people be affected? And: what can be done about it, both to accommodate the pending changes but, more importantly, to turn back the tide?