Coastal Environments
An Introduction to the Physical, Ecological, and Cultural Systems of Coastlines
- 1st Edition - January 15, 1990
- Latest edition
- Author: R. W.G. Carter
- Language: English
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… Read more
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Description
Description
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.
Readership
Readership
Environmental scientists, physical geographers, geomorphologists, marine geologists, oceanographers, marine biologists, and graduate and post-graduate students.
Table of contents
Table of contents
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.
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.
Review quotes
Review quotes
"The definitive current work for all who are interested in the physical and biological resources of coastlines, their exploitation and management."—COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: October 22, 2013
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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R. W.G. Carter
Affiliations and expertise
University of Ulster, Coleraine Co., Derry, IrelandView book on ScienceDirect
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