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OverviewAs coastal populations burgeon, problems of erosion, pollution and coastal change are becoming ever more serious and necessitate scientifically informed management strategies. This authoritative new study discusses the causes of, and possible solutions to, some of the more pressing problems at the coast, against a background of the natural geomorphological and ecological workings of coastal environments. 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. Coastal problems are caused by both human and natural impacts, often working in conjunction with each other; thus drawing on their wide experience of temperate and tropical coasts the authors consider all types of coastal problems, ranging from those produced entirely naturally to those where the human impact dominates. Extensive use is made of case studies drawn from around the world, from beach erosion along the Nigerian coast to the recovery of the Vietnamese mangroves from war damage. A major theme of the book is that, given recent downgrading of predictions of future sea level rise, it is the distinctive geomorphological, ecological and societal aspects of each coast which are the vital factors. 'Coastal Problems' brings together material vital to any attempts to understand and manage our coasts and will be of interest to all those concerned with the environment and its management. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Heather Viles , Tom SpencerPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781138176263ISBN 10: 1138176265 Pages: 360 Publication Date: 23 December 2016 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback 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 GeographyAn excellent addition to any undergraduate or introductory course related to coastal environments. A fine introduction to the wide variety of coastal ecosystems.Coastal ManagementAn exciting and highly readable synthesis of both the science of coastal problems and the interactions with society.GeoscientistA wealth of references is cited.GeoscientistChapters 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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