Coastal Environments: An Introduction to the Physical, Ecological, and Cultural Systems of Coastlines - Softcover

Carter, R. W.G.

 
9780121618568: Coastal Environments: An Introduction to the Physical, Ecological, and Cultural Systems of Coastlines

Synopsis

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.

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"The definitive current work for all who are interested in the physical and biological resources of coastlines, their exploitation and management."
--COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS

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ISBN 10:  0121618552 ISBN 13:  9780121618551
Publisher: Academic Pr, 1988
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