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Coastal Environments

An Introduction to the Physical, Ecological, and Cultural Systems of Coastlines

  • 1 Edición - 15 de enero de 1990
  • Última edición
  • Autor: R. W.G. Carter
  • Idioma: Inglés

This original volume draws on the author's own research experiences in Ireland, Britain, France, Canada, and the United States to present a guide of coastal environments for… Leer más

Descripción

This original volume draws on the author's own research experiences in Ireland, Britain, France, Canada, and the United States to present a guide of coastal environments for applications of shoreline and environmental management. Topics include: long-term development of coasts, water supply and waste disposal, energy resources and coastal water management, coastal water management for recreation, coastal management of storm hazards, and managing world sea-level rise.

De interès para

Environmental scientists, physical geographers, geomorphologists, marine geologists, oceanographers, marine biologists, and graduate and post-graduate students.

Índice

Introduction.
Waves and Wave-Dominated Coasts.
Shoreline Morphodynamics.
Tidal and Lake Coasts.
Long-Term Development of Coasts.
Sea-Level Changes.
Sub-Tidal and Beach Ecosystems.
Coastal Dunes.
Coastal Wetlands.
Structures and Organization.
The Management of Coastal Waters.
Management of Coastal Lands and Sediments.
Management of Coastal Ecosystems.
Coastal Hazards.
References.
Index.

Reseñas

"The definitive current work for all who are interested in the physical and biological resources of coastlines, their exploitation and management."—COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 1
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 22 de octubre de 2013
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre el autor

RC

R. W.G. Carter

Afiliaciones y experiencia
University of Ulster, Coleraine Co., Derry, Ireland

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