Introduction To Coastal Processes And Geomorphology

Author : Robin Davidson-Arnott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108424279
Total Pages : 541 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology written by Robin Davidson-Arnott and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grounded in current research, this second edition has been thoroughly updated, featuring new topics, global examples and online material. Written for students studying coastal geomorphology, this is the complete guide to the processes at work on our coastlines and the features we see in coastal systems across the world.

Author : Gerhard Masselink
Publisher : Hodder Education
ISBN 13 : 9780340764107
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology written by Gerhard Masselink and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2003 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coastal environments are arguably the most important and intensely used of all areas settled by humans. The coastline changes, not only over the centuries or decades but in a matter of hours and minutes. This rapid development applies both to the form of the coastline and to coastal processes. This new book is an introduction to the environments and and processes that occur along the world's coastline. The coastlines of the world provide 'natural laboratories' for investigating the physical, chemical and biological processes that produce the rich diversity of coastal landforms. Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology begins by addressing generic concepts, global issues and processes that are common to most coastal environments including the morphodynamic paradigm, Quaternary sea-level fluctuations, tides, waves and sediment transport processes. Later chapters address the morphodynamics of the five main types of coastal environments, namely fluvial-, tide-, and wave-dominated environments, rocky coasts, and coral reefs and islands. The final chapter considers the issue of coastal management, and in particular the management of coastal erosion. This comprehensive and in-depth book is an essential reference handbook for students looking to extend their analytical skills and interest in coastal morphodynamics. Fully illustrated throughout, each chapter contains boxed sections designed to aid further study by providing either a further analysis or treatment of a particular issue, an interesting application of a principle just discussed in the body of the text, or a virtual field trip.

Author : Eric C. F. Bird
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119964350
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coastal Geomorphology written by Eric C. F. Bird and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-09 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coastal Geomorphology, Second Edition 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. 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.

Author : Gerd Masselink
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134672918
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology written by Gerd Masselink and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-04 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's coastlines represent a myriad of dynamic and constantly changing environments. Heavily settled and intensely used areas, they are of enormous importance to humans and understanding how they are shaped and change is crucial to our future. Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphologybegins by discussing coastal systems and shows how these systems link to the processes examined in detail throughout the book. These include the morphodynamic paradigm, tides, waves and sediment transport. Later chapters explore fluvial deltas, estuaries, beaches and barriers, coastal sand dunes and geologically-influenced coasts such as cliffs, coral reefs and atolls. A new chapter addresses the forward-facing aspect of coastal morphodynamics, including the ways in which coasts respond to rapid climate changes such as present day global warming. Also new to this second edition is a chapter on future coasts which considers the wider effects of coastal change on other important aspects of coastal systems, including ecology, management, socio-cultural activities, built and natural heritage, and archaeology. Case studies using examples from around the world illustrate theory in practice and bring the subject to life. Each chapter starts by outlining the 'aims' and questions at the end allow you to track your progress. This book is accompanied by additional resources online at www.hodderplus.com/geography including: Answers to the questions available to download as MP3 files Expanded case studies with colour photos, links to relevant websites and a map link to pinpoint the case study location Interactive multiple choice questions and worked examples The ebook edition is in VitalBookTM Bookshelf - an ebook reader which allows you to: download the ebook to your computer or access it anywhere with an internet browser search the full text of all of the ebooks that you hold on your bookshelf for instant access to the information you need make and share notes and highlights on your ebooks copy and print text and figures customize your view by changing font size and layout.

Author : R. Davidson-Arnott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521874459
Total Pages : 457 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology written by R. Davidson-Arnott and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to coastal processes and their related features for undergraduate students.

Author : John Pethick
Publisher : Hodder Arnold
ISBN 13 : 9780713163919
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Coastal Geomorphology written by John Pethick and published by Hodder Arnold. This book was released on 1984 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : C. D. Woodroffe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521011839
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coasts written by C. D. Woodroffe and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A textbook on coastal geomorphology for advanced undergraduates and graduates.

Author : E. Derbyshire
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429728069
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geomorphological Processes written by E. Derbyshire and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book originated from a proposal by one author (J. R. H.) who was subsequently joined by a second (E. D.) and then by a third (K. J. G.). It has taken longer to produce than we expected because of the complications imposed by the distances which the authors have succeeded in putting between themselves during the past three years. The basic objective was to produce a short book which would introduce geomorphological processes to students in the first or second year of their higher education courses. We believed that there was a need for such a book reviewing a range of geomorphological processes which would offer a prelude to the symphonies which are available in books devoted to specific processes and their effects, many of which are sign posted in the lists of further reading at the end of each chapter. We are aware that the range of suitable preludes is wide, but we have endeavoured to compose one which expresses at least some of the recent achieve-ments in the study of geomorphological processes. Emphasis is placed on the nature of processes and upon their controls but the effects of processes in creating landforms are not reviewed in any detail. In addition to the selected references at the end of each chapter, we have collected a bibliography of works cited at the end of the book but this is not intended to be as exhaustive as the references collated in more advanced works.

Author : Robin G. D. Davidson-Arnott (Geograph, Geomorphologe.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780511841507
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology written by Robin G. D. Davidson-Arnott (Geograph, Geomorphologe.) and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309049806
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Environmental Science in the Coastal Zone written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1994-02-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assesses the dimensions of our scientific knowledge as it applies to environmental problems in the coastal zone. The volume contains 10 papers that cover different aspects of science, management, and public policy concerning the coastal zone. A consensus is presented on several key issues confronting science for developing a more holistic approach in managing this region's intense human activities and important natural resources.