Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology - Couverture souple

Masselink, Gerd; Hughes, Michael; Knight, Jasper

 
9781444122404: Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1444122401 ISBN 13 : 9781444122404
Editeur : Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

The world's coastlines represent a myriad of dynamic and constantly changing environments. Heavily settled and intensely used areas, they are of enormous importance to humans and understanding how they are shaped and change is crucial to our future.

Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphologybegins by discussing coastal systems and shows how these systems link to the processes examined in detail throughout the book. These include the morphodynamic paradigm, tides, waves and sediment transport. Later chapters explore fluvial deltas, estuaries, beaches and barriers, coastal sand dunes and geologically-influenced coasts such as cliffs, coral reefs and atolls.

A new chapter addresses the forward-facing aspect of coastal morphodynamics, including the ways in which coasts respond to rapid climate changes such as present day global warming. Also new to this second edition is a chapter on future coasts which considers the wider effects of coastal change on other important aspects of coastal systems, including ecology, management, socio-cultural activities, built and natural heritage, and archaeology.

Case studies using examples from around the world illustrate theory in practice and bring the subject to life. Each chapter starts by outlining the 'aims' and questions at the end allow you to track your progress.

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À propos de l'auteur

Gerhard Masselink, Professor of Coastal Geomorphology, University of Plymouth, UK
Michael Hughes, Senior Lecturer in Geosciences, University of Sydney, Australia
Jasper Knight, Lecturer in Geography, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

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Éditeur
Routledge
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1444122401
ISBN 13 
9781444122404
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
432
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9781138458123: Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology

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ISBN 10 :  1138458120 ISBN 13 :  9781138458123
Editeur : Routledge, 2017
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