Marine and Coastal Resource Management Principles and Practice

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Synopsis

In this new and highly original textbook for a range of interdisciplinary courses and degree programmes focusing on marine and coastal resource management, readers are offered an introduction to the subject matter, a broad perspective and understanding, case study applications, and a reference source. Each chapter is written by an international authority and expert in the respective field, providing perspectives from physical and human geography, marine biology and fisheries, planning and surveying, law, technology, environmental change, engineering, and tourism.
In addition to an overview of the theory and practice of its subject area, many chapters include detailed case studies to illustrate the applications, including relationships to decision-making requirements at local, regional, and national levels. Each chapter also includes a list of references for further reading, with a selection of key journal papers and URLs. Overall, this volume provides a key textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses and for the coastal or marine practitioner, as well as a long-term reference for students.

Book details

Series:
Earthscan Oceans
Author:
David R. Green, Jeffrey L. Payne
ISBN:
9781136460333
Related ISBNs:
9780203127087, 9781849712903, 9781849712897, 9781849712897, 9781849712903
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-06-10
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2017
Copyright by:
David R. Green, Jeffrey L. Payne 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science