Saving America's Beaches

Name: Saving America's Beaches
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ISBN: 9789819825462

The Causes Of And Solutions To Beach Erosion

Scott L Douglass (Univ Of South Alabama, Usa)

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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
24 April 2026

Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions; Hydraulic engineering

Series: Advanced Series On Ocean Engineering

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This unique book explains where beach sand comes from, how waves are formed

and how they break and move sand down the coast, how 'works of man' have blocked

this movement and caused beach erosion, and what can be done to save beaches for

future generations of Americans. A three-part prescription for healthy beaches is

outlined — backing off, bypassing sand, and beach nourishment.

The first edition of this book pointed out that over a billion cubic yards of beach sand have been removed from our beaches by 'works of man' and that beach nourishment

could save many American beaches. Indeed, since that first edition was published, we

have surpassed one billion cubic yards of sand added to our beaches by beach nourishment.

Essentially, the past 50 years were a 'catch-up phase' responding to previous beach sand

removals and we are now entering a 'maintenance phase.' A fundamental question

addressed in this new edition is the fate of these nourishments as sea levels rise in the

coming decades.

This useful reference text explains beach processes, 'Beach 101,' to laypersons, with

correct, high-level information. It benefits researchers, professionals, elected officials,

advisory panels, academics and graduate students in ocean and coastal engineering,

earth sciences and marine sciences.

By: Scott L Douglass (Univ Of South Alabama Usa)
Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of Publication: Singapore
Edition: Second Edition
Volume: 59
ISBN: 9789819825462
ISBN 10: 9819825466
Series: Advanced Series On Ocean Engineering
Pages: 130
Publication Date: 24 April 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming