Coastal Systems

by Simon Haslett

Overview

Coastal Systems offers a concise introduction to the processes, landforms, ecosystems, and management of coasts. Each chapter is illustrated and includes topical case studies from around the world such as:
* Tsunami's in Papua New Guinea
* cliff collapse in Southern England
* the Great Barrier Reef
* the Indian 'Super Cyclone' of 1999
* the impact of development in the Florida Keys.

Introductory chapters establish the importance of coasts and explain how they are studied within a system framework. Subsequent chapters explore the role of waves, rivers and sea level changes in coastal evolution. The final chapter reviews the human pressures and management of coastal systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134614356
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/23/2000
Series:	Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environmental Science
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

'This is a very good, accurate and up-to-date undergraduate text which provides a sound overview of the coastal processes and systems.' - Geography

'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

From the Publisher

This introduction to coastal systems describes the processes, landforms, ecosystems, and management of the coastal environment. Each chapter is illustrated and furnished with topical case studies from around the world. Introductory chapters establish the importance of coasts and explain how they are studied in 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 of management of coastal systems. Haslett teaches physical geography and development studies at Bath Spa University College, UK. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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