Coastal Systems

Haslett, Simon K.

ISBN 10: 0415213029 / ISBN 13: 9780415213028

Published by Routledge, 2003

About this Item

illustrated 218 pages reprint.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Coastal Systems
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415213029
• ISBN 13: 9780415213028
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Coastal Systems offers a concise introduction to the processes, landforms, ecosystems, and management of coasts. Each chapter is illustrated and includes topical case studies from around the world such as:
* Tsunami's in Papua New Guinea
* cliff collapse in Southern England
* the Great Barrier Reef
* the Indian 'Super Cyclone' of 1999
* the impact of development in the Florida Keys.

Introductory chapters establish the importance of coasts and explain how they are studied within a system framework. Subsequent chapters explore the role of waves, rivers and sea level changes in coastal evolution. The final chapter reviews the human pressures and management of coastal systems.

About the Author

Simon K. Haslett is a Professor of Physical Geography and recently appointed Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) at University of Wales, Newport. His research concerns the physical evolution of coasts and coastal oceans, particularly regarding the impact of climate, sea-level change, and high-energy events, such as storms and tsunami.