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Simon Haslett

Coastal Systems

Simon Haslett

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English
Routledge
23 November 2000
Earth sciences; Geography; Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions; Management of land & natural resources; Hydraulics & pneumatics
Series: Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environmental Science
The coast represents the crossroads between the oceans, lands and atmosphere, and all three contribute to the physiscal and ecological evolution of coastlines. Coasts are dynamic systems, with identifiable inputs and outputs of energy and material. Changes in input force coasts to respond, often in dramatic ways. Almost half the world's human population lives at the coast, and here people interfere with nature, usually with unforseen and unwanted consequences. Contemporary research is attempting to understand natural coastal processes, so that we may better appreciate and manage this unique environment. Coastal Systems offers a concise introduction to the processes, landforms, ecosystems, and management of this important environment. Each chapter is illustrated and furnished with topical case studies from around the world. Introductory chapters establish the importance of coasts, and explains how they are studied within a systems framework. Subsequent chapters explore the role of waves, tides, rivers, and sea level change in coastal evolution. The final chapter reviews the human pressures and management of coastal systems. Undergraduate students will benefit from summary points, discussion questions, and annotated guides to further reading at the end of each chapter. Also, a comprehensive glossary of technical terms, and an extensive up-to-date bibliography, are provided. The book is highly illustrated with 70 diagrams and 44 original plates.
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Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 246mm,  Width: 174mm,  Spine: 19mm
Weight:   748g
ISBN:   9780415213011
ISBN 10:   0415213010
Series:   Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environmental Science
Pages:   240
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary ,  Further / Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780415440615
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
1 Coastal systems: definition, energy and classification 2 Wave-dominated coastal systems 3 Tidally-dominated coastal systems 4 River-dominated coastal systems 5 Sea-level and the changing land-sea interface 6. Coastal Management Issues

Simon K. Haslett is a Professor of Physical Geography and recently appointed Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) at University of Wales, Newport. His research concerns the physical evolution of coasts and coastal oceans, particularly regarding the impact of climate, sea-level change, and high-energy events, such as storms and tsunami.

Reviews for Coastal Systems

'This is a very good, accurate and up-to-date undergraduate text which provides a sound overview of the coastal processes and systems.' - Geography<br><br>'Provides a very approachable, reliable and well pitched text for students ... marvellously constructed ... Haslett's book is the best on the market ...' - Earth Surface Processes and Landforms Vol. 27


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