1st Edition
Coastal Problems Geomorphology, Ecology and Society at the Coast
360 Pages
by
Routledge
360 Pages
by
Routledge
360 Pages
by
Routledge
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As coastal populations burgeon, problems of erosion, pollution and coastal change are becoming ever more serious and necessitate scientifically informed management strategies. This authoritative new study discusses the causes of, and possible solutions to, some of the more pressing problems at the coast, against a background of the natural geomorphological and ecological workings of coastal... Read more
The coastal context
How coasts work
Sandy coastlines: beaches and dunes
Rocky coasts: cliffs and platforms
Coastal wetlands
Coral reefs
Cold coasts
Managing the coast: coping with coastal problems.
How coasts work
Sandy coastlines: beaches and dunes
Rocky coasts: cliffs and platforms
Coastal wetlands
Coral reefs
Cold coasts
Managing the coast: coping with coastal problems.
Biography
Viles, Heather; Spencer, Tom
Recommended highly as a text that offers new dimensions in the study of applied coastal science.
Progress in Physical Geography
An excellent addition to any undergraduate or introductory course related to coastal environments. A fine introduction to the wide variety of coastal ecosystems.
Coastal Management
An exciting and highly readable synthesis of both the science of coastal problems and the interactions with society.
Geoscientist
A wealth of references is cited.
Geoscientist
Chapters are profusely illustrated with excellent line diagrams and with photographs. Overall, this is of immense value to all concerned with the coast whether as academics and students or as managers and decision-makers.
Geoscientist
