Coastal Geomorphology. An Introduction

This book gives a comprehensive treatment of coastal evolution and dynamics, providing bakground 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. Coastal Geomorphology: An Introduction gives a systematic approach to the subject of coastal geomorphology, dealing with the shaping 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. This book includes discussions on the effects that human activities have had on coasts and their continuing contributions to coastal landform changes. This book is au essential read for undergraduate and graduate students in geomorphology, geography, marine science an coastal planning, development and management, and organisations concerned with conservation and use of the coast.