Coastal Environments
An Introduction to the Physical, Ecological, and Cultural Systems of Coastlines
- 1st Edition - January 28, 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
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.
Environmental scientists, physical geographers, geomorphologists, marine geologists, oceanographers, marine biologists, and graduate and post-graduate students.
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.
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 28, 1990
- Language: English
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R. W.G. Carter
Affiliations and expertise
University of Ulster, Coleraine Co., Derry, IrelandRead Coastal Environments on ScienceDirect