Coastal Environments

Coastal Environments
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 617
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ISBN-10 : 9780080502144
ISBN-13 : 0080502148
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Book Synopsis Coastal Environments by : R. W.G. Carter

Download or read book Coastal Environments written by R. W.G. Carter and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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