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OverviewAs coastal problems burgeon, problems of erosion, pollution and coastal change are becoming ever more serious, and necessitate more and more complex management strategies. This book examines some of the more serious coastal problems, from natural hazards to the disposal of toxic waste. A holistic approach to the understanding of coastal problems is suggested, which integrates geomorphology, ecology and society through a consideration of the basic processes at work. The book sets concerns about the threat to the coastal environment posed by future global warming in perspective, and illustrates that there are many more pressing problems which must not be ignored in future management plans. Features include case studies drawn from all over the world, and the consideration of both natural problems and those posed by society. Each chapter also considers the likely future of these coastal environments under greenhouse warming, and a concluding chapter looks at the current nature and direction of management strategies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Heather Viles , Tom SpencerPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Hodder Arnold Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.670kg ISBN: 9780340531976ISBN 10: 0340531975 Pages: 360 Publication Date: 12 January 1995 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsThe coastal context How coasts work Sandy coastlines: beaches and dunes Rocky coasts: cliffs and platforms Coastal wetlands Coral reefs Cold coasts Managing the coast: coping with coastal problems.ReviewsRecommended highly as a text that offers new dimensions in the study of applied coastal science. Progress in Physical Geography An excellent addition to any undergraduate or introductory course related to coastal environments. A fine introduction to the wide variety of coastal ecosystems. Coastal Management An exciting and highly readable synthesis of both the science of coastal problems and the interactions with society. Geoscientist A wealth of references is cited. Geoscientist Chapters are profusely illustrated with excellent line diagrams and with photographs. Overall, this is of immense value to all concerned with the coast whether as academics and students or as managers and decision-makers. Geoscientist Recommended highly as a text that offers new dimensions in the study of applied coastal science. -- Progress in Physical Geography An excellent addition to any undergraduate or introductory course related to coastal environments. A fine introduction to the wide variety of coastal ecosystems. -- Coastal Management An exciting and highly readable synthesis of both the science of coastal problems and the interactions with society. -- Geoscientist A wealth of references is cited. -- Geoscientist Chapters are profusely illustrated with excellent line diagrams and with photographs. Overall, this is of immense value to all concerned with the coast whether as academics and students or as managers and decision-makers. -- Geoscientist Author InformationViles, Heather; Spencer, Tom Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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