Beaches and Coasts

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Richard A. Davis, Jr. (University of South Florida, Tampa) Duncan M. Fitzgerald (Boston University)

Beaches and Coasts

Richard A. Davis, Jr. (University of South Florida, Tampa), Duncan M. Fitzgerald (Boston University)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
13 February 2020

Geological surface processes (geomorphology); Oceanography (seas); Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions; The environment

A new edition of a unique textbook that provides an exhaustive treatment of the world's different coasts—with focus on climate change sea-level rise

Coastlines of the world are as diverse and complex as any geological setting on Earth, and understanding them is extremely important. Beaches and Coasts, Second Edition is an exciting and unique textbook that covers the world’s different coasts and details the highly varied processes that have shaped them. This new edition emphasizes the future susceptibility of coast to climate driven stresses and decreasing sediment supplies, and considers various aspects of coastal management that are and/or that need to be undertaken.

Seeking to better educate students and readers about the sustainability of coast and coastal environments, this exciting and unique book offers enlightening coverage of: the Earth’s mobile crust; sediments of coastal environments; impacts of sea level change; weather systems and the effects of storms; the influence of wave energy and different tidal regimes; river deltas; coastal bays; estuaries and lagoons; tidal flats; coastal wetlands; beach and nearshore areas; coastal barriers; tidal inlets; glaciated coasts; and rocky coasts.

Takes an extensive look at the world's varied coasts and covers the many processes that have shaped them over time Shows how coastal processes and landform evolution are expected to be impacted by climate change Includes new coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the 2005 flooding of New Orleans, Hurricane Sandy and its affect on New York and the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean and Tohoku Lavishly illustrated with over 400 color photographs and figures Draws on a wealth of author experience that broadens the content of chapters and provides for numerous and varied examples

Beaches and Coasts, Second Edition is an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate students of coastal geology, coastal processes and coastal environments.

By: Richard A. Davis Jr. (University of South Florida Tampa), Duncan M. Fitzgerald (Boston University)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 1.293kg
ISBN: 9781119334484
ISBN 10: 1119334489
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 13 February 2020
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

RICHARD A. DAVIS, JR., PHD, is Professor Emeritus at the University of South Florida, USA. DUNCAN M. FITZGERALD, PHD, is Professor in the Earth Science Department at Boston University, USA.