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Coastal Evolution

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Coastal Evolution

Coastal Evolution

Late Quaternary Shoreline Morphodynamics
Editors:
R. W. G. Carter, University of Ulster
C. D. Woodroffe, University of Wollongong, New South Wales
J. Orford, O. van de Plassche, R. W. G. Carter, C. D. Woodroffe, P. Cowell, B. Thom, J. Suter, P. Roy, P. Cowell, M. Ferland, J. Chappell, J. A. G. Cooper, R. McLean, D. Hopley, P. Hill, P. Barnes, A. Héquette, M. H. Ruz, D. Forbes, J. Syvitski, G. Giggs, A. Trenhaile, P. Pirazzoli, K. Nordstrom
Published:
April 1997
Availability:
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Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9780521598903

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    This book assesses how coastlines change and how they have evolved over the past few thousand years. It introduces some of the latest concepts in coastal morphodynamics, recognizing that coasts develop through co-adjustment of process and form. The authors examine particular types of coasts--deltas, estuaries, reefs, lagoons and polar coasts--in detail with conceptual models developed on the basis of well-studied examples. In addition to being a text for graduate-level students, this is a comprehensive source for geologists, engineers, environmental scientists, planners and coastal managers.

    • Truly global coverage with research based on an international collaboration
    • Ideal as text or reference for coastal lecture courses
    • Topical given international concern about sea-level rise and coastal change

    Reviews & endorsements

    "...excellent in concept and in execution. It will serve as the latest and the last word on the subject for years to come. Highly recommended for all geologists and other environmental scientists, together with engineers, planners, and others involved in any way with coastal processes." Choice

    "The book is well-written, easy to read, and contains useful lists of references at the end of each chapter. I can recommend it as a handy reference for those seeking information about different coastal types and the factors that influence their behavior." Journal of Sedimentary Research

    "A comprehensive yet readable review of the literature on this important topic...An important reference book." Northeastern Naturalist

    Product details

    • Published: April 1997
    • Format: Paperback
    • ISBN: 9780521598903
    • Length: 540 pages
    • Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 27 mm
    • Weight: 0.72kg
    • Contains: 166 b/w illus. 5 tables
    • Availability: Available

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    Contents

    Table of Contents

    • Foreword O. van de Plassche
    • 1. Coastal evolution: an introduction R. W. G. Carter and C. D. Woodroffe
    • 2. Morphodynamics of coastal evolution P. Cowell and B. Thom
    • 3. Deltaic coasts J. Suter
    • 4. Wave-dominated coasts P. Roy, P. Cowell, M. Ferland and B. Thom
    • 5. Macrotidal estuaries J. Chappell and C. D. Woodroffe
    • 6. Lagoons and microtidal coasts J. A. G. Cooper
    • 7. Coral atolls R. McLean and C. D. Woodroffe
    • 8. Continental shelf reef systems D. Hopley
    • 9. Arctic coastal plain shorelines P. Hill, P. Barnes, A. Héquette and M. H. Ruz
    • 10. Paraglacial coasts D. Forbes and J. Syvitski
    • 11. Coastal cliffs and platforms G. Giggs and A. Trenhaile
    • 12. Evolution of tectonic shorelines P. Pirazzoli
    • 13. Developed coasts K. Nordstrom
    • Index.

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    J. Orford, O. van de Plassche, R. W. G. Carter, C. D. Woodroffe, P. Cowell, B. Thom, J. Suter, P. Roy, P. Cowell, M. Ferland, J. Chappell, J. A. G. Cooper, R. McLean, D. Hopley, P. Hill, P. Barnes, A. Héquette, M. H. Ruz, D. Forbes, J. Syvitski, G. Giggs, A. Trenhaile, P. Pirazzoli, K. Nordstrom

    Editors

    R. W. G. Carter , University of Ulster

    C. D. Woodroffe , University of Wollongong, New South Wales

    Foreword

    Orson van de Plassche

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