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Coastal Geomorphology
Eric C. F. Bird
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Description for Coastal Geomorphology
Paperback. This introduction to the study of coastal geomorphology provides a background for people inteested in how coastal features (such as cliffs, beaches, spits or deltas) have developed. It also demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms and provides a background for analytical planning. Num Pages: 340 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBKC; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 191 x 18. Weight in Grams: 638.
Gives a comprehensive treatment of coastal evolution and dynamics, providing background for the study of coastal landforms and how and why they are changing, with up to date information, world-wide coverage of examples, numerous illustrations and extensive references to the scientific literature.
It gives a systematic approach to the subject of coastal geomorphology, dealing with the shaping of landforms, the changing levels of land and sea, the array of coastal processes that have influenced the shaping of landforms and the changes that are taking place on them. It analyses the causes of erosion and accretion on sectors ... Read more
Gives a comprehensive treatment of coastal evolution and dynamics, providing background for the study of coastal landforms and how and why they are changing, with up to date information, world-wide coverage of examples, numerous illustrations and extensive references to the scientific literature.
It gives a systematic approach to the subject of coastal geomorphology, dealing with the shaping of landforms, the changing levels of land and sea, the array of coastal processes that have influenced the shaping of landforms and the changes that are taking place on them. It analyses the causes of erosion and accretion on sectors ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471899778
SKU
V9780471899778
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Eric C. F. Bird
Eric C. F. Bird is the author of Coastal Geomorphology: An Introduction, published by Wiley.
Reviews for Coastal Geomorphology
"An excellent book at a reasonable price..." (Geoscientist, April 2001) "relevant, clear and useful" (Progress in Physical Geography, Vol.26, No.1, 2002) "...This is a nicely written, nicely illustrated book..." (Earth Surface Processes & Landforms, November 2002) "…A useful source book on most coastal issues…" (Area, Vol. 34, No.4, 2002) "…a comprehensive textbook of ... Read more