Coastal Environments: An Introduction to the Physical, Ecological and Cultural Systems of Coastlines

R. W. G. Carter

Academic Press, 1988 - Nature - 617 pages

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 waste disposal, energy resources and coastal water management, coastal water management for recreation, coastal management of storm hazards, and managing world sea-level rise.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Coastal Environments: An Introduction to the Physical, Ecological and Cultural Systems of Coastlines
• Author: R. W. G. Carter
• Edition: illustrated, reprint, revised
• Publisher: Academic Press, 1988
• ISBN: 0121618560, 9780121618568
• Length: 617 pages
• Subjects: Nature / Natural Resources; Science / Earth Sciences / Oceanography; Science / Life Sciences / Biology; Science / Life Sciences / Ecology