Coastal Geomorphology: An Introduction
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 of the coastline and examines the factors that have contributed to these, preparing the way for management strategies. The book includes discussions on the effects that human activities have had on coasts and their continuing contribution to coastal landform changes.
List of Figures.
List of Tables.
Land and Sea Level Changes.
Cliffs and Rocky Shores.
Spits and Barriers.
Intertidal Landforms, Salt Marshes and Mangroves.
Estuaries and Lagoons.
Coral and Algal Reefs.
Appendix: Classification of Coastal Landforms.
- -up-to-date general introduction and overview of the subject
- -encyclopaedic and concise in its coverage
- -draws attention to unsolved problems and differences of opinion
- -provides examples of coastal features and process relationships from Britain,
- Europe, North America and Australasia
"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 some merit for geomorphologists and Earth scientists alike…" (Geological Journal, January/March 2003)