Coastal environments : an introduction to the physical, ecological and cultural systems of coastlines /

This original volume draws on the author's own research experiences in Ireland, Britain, France, Canada, and the United States to present a guide of coastal environments for applications of shoreline and environmental management. Topics include: long-term development of coasts, water supply and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Carter, Bill (R. W. G.) (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London, England : Academic Press, 1988.
Temas:
Coasts.
Coastal ecology.
Coastal zone management.
Littoral.
�Ecologie littorale.
Littoral > Am�enagement.
SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Geography.
SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Geology.
Coastal ecology
Coastal zone management
Coasts
K�uste
Dynamische Geomorphologie
�Okosystem
K�ustenmorphologie
Wasserbau
�Okologie
Ecosystemen.
Kustgebieden.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Waves and wave dominated coasts
  • Shoreline morphodynamics
  • Tidal and lake coasts
  • Long-term development of coasts
  • Sea-level changes
  • Sub-tidal and beach ecosystems
  • Coastal dunes
  • Coastal wetlands
  • Structures and organization
  • The management of coastal waters
  • Management of coastal lands and sediments
  • Management of Coastal ecosystmes
  • Coastal hazards.

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