Coastal Geomorphology 2e: An Introduction - Brossura

Bird, Eric

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0470517301 ISBN 13: 9780470517307

Casa editrice: JW, 2008

Riassunto

<i>Coastal Geomorphology, Second Edition</i> is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to this subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas that are subject to continuing changes. <p>This introductory textbook has been completely revised and updated, and is accompanied by a website which provides additional illustrations, global examples, case-studies and more detailed and advanced information on topics referenced in the book, together with explanations of terminology, annotated references and research material.</p>

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<b>Eric Charles Frederick Bird,</b> Principal Fellow, Department of Geography, University of Melbourne, Australia.

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<i>Coastal Geomorphology</i>, Second Edition is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas subject to continuing changes. <p>This introductory textbook has been completely revised and updated, and is supplemented by a website which provides additional illustrations, global examples, case studies and more detailed and advanced information on topics referenced in the book, together with the reader with a coastal geomorphology in formation system that will enable them to follow up particular topics in more detail if required.</p> <p>This book will be an invaluable reference fro undergraduate and graduate students taking relevant courses within physical&#160;geography, geology and other related &#160;earth and environmental science subjects.</p> <ul> <li> <div>Completely revised and updated to include recent events such as the Indian Ocean tsunami and New Orleans flooding</div> </li> <li> <div>Provides global examples of coastal features and process relationships from Britain, Europe, North America and Australasia</div> </li> <li> <div>A systematic approach to coastal geomorphology to enhance student understanding</div> </li> <li> <div>Includes key discussion on the effects of human activity on coasts and their continuing contribution to coastal landform changes</div> </li> <li> <div>Includes a website with further references and case studies</div> </li> </ul>

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: JW
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0470517301
• ISBN 13: 9780470517307
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 434
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile