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Gives a comprehensive treatment of coastal evolution and dynamics, providing background for the study of coastal landforms and how and why they are changing, with up to date information, world-wide coverage of examples, numerous illustrations and extensive references to the scientific literature. It gives a systematic approach to the subject of coastal geomorphology, dealing with the shaping of landforms, the changing levels of land and sea, the array of coastal processes that have influenced the shaping of landforms and the changes that are taking place on them. It analyses the causes of erosion and accretion on sectors of the coastline and examines the factors that have contributed to these, preparing the way for management strategies. The book includes discussions on the effects that human activities have had on coasts and their continuing contribution to coastal landform changes.
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"...This is a nicely written, nicely illustrated book..." -- Earth Surface Processes & Landforms, November 2002
"A useful source book on most coastal issues.." -- Area, Vol. 34, No.4, 2002
"An excellent book at a reasonable price..." -- Geoscientist, April 2001
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This book gives a comprehensive treatment of coastal evolution and dynamics, providing background for the study of coastal landforms and how and why they are changing, with up to date information, world-wide coverage of examples, numerous illustrations and extensive references to the scientific literature. Coastal Geomorphology: An Introduction gives a systematic approach to the subject of coastal geomorphology, dealing with the shaping of landforms, the changing levels of land and sea, the array of coastal processes that have influenced the shaping of landforms and the changes that are taking place on them. It analyses the causes of erosion and accretion on sectors of the coastline and examines the factors that have contributed to these, preparing the way for management strategies. This book includes discussions on the effects that human activities have had on coasts and their continuing contributions to coastal landform changes. This book is an essential read for undergraduate and graduate students in geomorphology, geography, marine science and coastal management courses, anyone concerned with coastal planning, development and management, and organisations concerned with conservation and use of the coast.
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- PublisherWiley–Blackwell
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0471899763
- ISBN 13 9780471899761
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages340
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Wiley, Chichester; New York, 2000
ISBN 10: 0471899763
ISBN 13: 9780471899761
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Paperback. Condition: Very good(+). Quarto in color illustrated wrappers; (dark spine with orange text); 322 pages: illustrations, maps; 26 cm.; very light edgewear and shelfwear; o/w wrappers are clean and free of tears; edges of leaves are clean; pages are clean, crisp, bright and free of marks and creases; a gently used copy. In English. Abstract: "This book gives a comprehensive treatment of coastal evolution and dynamics, providing background for the study of coastal landforms and how and why they are changing, with up to date information, world-wide coverage of examples, numerous illustrations and extensive references to the scientific literature." "Coastal Geomorphology: An Introduction gives a systematic approach to the subject of coastal geomorphology, dealing with the shaping of landforms, the changing levels of land and sea, the array of coastal processes that have influenced the shaping of landforms and the changes that are taking place on them. It analyses the causes of erosion and accretion on sectors of the coastline and examines the factors that have contributed to these, preparing the way for management strategies. This book includes discussions on the effects that human activities have had on coasts and their continuing contributions to coastal landform changes." "This book is an essential read for undergraduate and graduate students in geomorphology, geography, marine science and coastal management courses, anyone concerned with coastal planning, development and management, and organisations concerned with conservation and use of the coast."--JacketDescriptor:. Very good(+) to near fine copy. Seller Inventory # 86654
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