"Enzo Pranzini is Professor of Physical Geography at University of Florence, Italy. He is President of the Italian National Group of Environmental Coastal Research, and editoe of the Italian Studi Costieri series. Allan Williams is Professor of Physical Geography at Swansea Metropolitan University, University of Wales, UK. HHe is author or co-author of over 300 publications, including ""Beach Management"" (Earthscan, 2009)."
"""This is the first book that summarizes the critical issues of coastal erosion and shore defense measures that have been deployed in Europe. Leading scholars in each country have authored 22 chapters in this all-encompassing book that serves as an up-to-date resource for coastal professionals and others interested in European coastal changes and adaptive responses. I highly recommend this book."" – Stephen P. Leatherman, Director and Professor, Laboratory for Coastal Research, Florida National University, USA ""This book takes you on a tour of each of Europe's 25 coastal countries. It's a fascinating insight into both the physical characteristics (guess which is the longest) and major coastal processes of each coast, together with an overview of contemporary protective works and major coastal structures. A must for all students of the coast, academics and professionals."" – Andy Short, Professor, Coastal Studies Unit, University of Sydney, Australia ""Countries fronting the sea have been suffering from serious problems of beach and coastal erosion in response to increasing urban, industrial, recreational or tourism development. This book describes site-specific problems in each country of Europe along with the physiographic background and illustrates various types of remedial measures employed. The book will be of highest value to coastal scientists, engineers and planners not only in European countries but in other countries of the world."" – Tsuguo Sunamura, Professor Emeritus, Osaka University, Japan"