Coastal Systems

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Synopsis

Oceans, land, and atmosphere comprise three dynamic forces that contribute to the physical and ecological evolution of coastlines. Coasts are responsive systems, themselves dynamic with identifiable inputs and outputs of energy and material, and in providing home to more than half the world's human population, they are where people frequently come into conflict with nature. With this third edition of Coastal Systems, Simon K. Haslett provides an outline of the processes, landforms, ecosystems, and management of this important global environment, including the impact of storms and tsunamis on the evolution of our coasts. This book will also serve as an important supplement to contemporary conversations on global warming.

Book details

Author:
Simon K. Haslett
ISBN:
9781783169009
Publisher:
Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru / University of Wales Press
Pages:
254
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2018-01-18
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2016
Copyright by:
University of Wales Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature