Coastal Systems (Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environmental Science) [Paperback]

Simon Haslett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 24, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0415213029 | ISBN-13: 978-0415213028 | Edition: 1

Coastal Systems offers a concise introduction to the processes, landforms, ecosystems, and management of coasts. Each chapter is illustrated and includes topical case studies from around the world such as:
* Tsunami's in Papua New Guinea
* cliff collapse in Southern England
* the Great Barrier Reef
* the Indian 'Super Cyclone' of 1999
* the impact of development in the Florida Keys.

Introductory chapters establish the importance of coasts and explain how they are studied within a system framework. Subsequent chapters explore the role of waves, rivers and sea level changes in coastal evolution. The final chapter reviews the human pressures and management of coastal systems.

Editorial Reviews

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'This is a very good, accurate and up-to-date undergraduate text which provides a sound overview of the coastal processes and systems.' - Geography

'Provides a very approachable, reliable and well pitched text for students ... marvellously constructed ... Haslett's book is the best on the market ...' - Earth Surface Processes and Landforms Vol. 27

About the Author

Simon K. Haslett is a Professor of Physical Geography and recently appointed Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) at University of Wales, Newport. His research concerns the physical evolution of coasts and coastal oceans, particularly regarding the impact of climate, sea-level change, and high-energy events, such as storms and tsunami.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (January 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415213029
• ISBN-13: 978-0415213028
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,408,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Simon Haslett is Professor of Physical Geography and Dean of the School of STEM at the University of Wales. He is author, broadcaster and public speaker and is committed to the public understanding of science.

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Coastal Text, April 5, 2001

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Edward Bryant (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coastal Systems (Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environmental Science) (Hardcover)

This is a very clear and elegant book which will appeal to students approaching coastal studies for the first time at the college or university level. The material is up-to-date and a vast improvement on existing texts that have been in print for many years.