{"product_id":"handbook-of-beach-and-shoreface-morphodynamics-isbn-9780471965701","title":"Handbook of Beach and Shoreface Morphodynamics","description":"A highly readable book on the nature of beaches, including thedynamics of the shoreface, surf, swash and backbeach, and globallyat the regional variations in beach systems from the tropics to thepoles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The beach and adjacent shoreface are the most dynamic part of theEarth's surface. They represent a narrow zone where waves, tidesand winds continously interact, producing, wherever sediment isavailable, hundreds of thousands of kilometres of beach systems.Beaches are also the focus of intense pressure from users anddevelopers, and for these reasons alone a knowledge of beachsystems and their morphodynamics is critical to their sustainablemanagement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book is the first to:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * provide an in-depth and holistic view of beach systems, lookingboth in detail at the different beach zones and globally at rangeof parameters influencing regional variation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * examine the relationship between beaches and ancillary dunesystems and includes chapters on beach ecology, safety,stratification and barrier evolution.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book is designed for use in the classroom and the office, beingaimed at university level students and coastal professioanls. BEACH SYSTEMS: DEFINITION AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beaches (A. Short).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Global Variation in Beach Systems (A. Short).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e BEACH MORPHODYNAMICS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Shoreface (P. Cowell, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Surf Zone (T. Aagaard \u0026amp; G. Masselink).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Beachface (M. Hughes \u0026amp; I. Turner)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Beach Backshore and Beyond (P. Hesp).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e BEACH TYPES AND APPLICATIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Wave-Dominated Beaches (A. Short).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Effect of Tides on Beach Morphodynamics (G. Masselink \u0026amp; I.Turner).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Embayed and Structurally Controlled Beaches (A. Short \u0026amp; G.Masselink).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e BEACH SYSTEMS AND IMPACTS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beach Modification: Natural Impacts on Beach Morphodynamics (A.Short).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beach Ecology (A. Short \u0026amp; P. Hesp).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beach and Dune Stratification (A. Short \u0026amp; P. Hesp).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beach Hazards and Safety (A. Short).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e LARGE SCALE BEACH BEHAVIOUR.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Barrier Morphodynamics (P. Hesp \u0026amp; A. Short).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Indexes. \"It provides an excellent overview of many aspects of beachgeography...The book is a hugely successful and interesting productwhich deserves to run to several edition.\" (Progress in PhysicalGeography, Vol.25 No.4, 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...a deep and well researched account of beach morphodynamicsand coastal evolution...\" (Ocean Challenge) Andrew Short is an honorary professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney. Since 1991, he has been National Co-ordinator of the Australian Beach Safety and Management Program in co-operation with Surf Life Saving Australia. He is interested in the processes and morphology of coastal systems. Present research focuses on the beach and barrier systems of Australia, both in terms of the morphodynamics of representative systems in variable wave and tide environments, and in the nature, hazards and usage of all Australia beach systems.  The beach and adjacent shoreface are the most dynamic part of the Earth?s surface. They represent a narrow zone where waves, tides and winds continuously interact, producing, wherever sediment is available, hundreds of thousands of kilometres of beach systems. Beaches are also the focus of intense pressure from users and developers, and for these reasons alone a knowledge of beach systems and their morphodynamics is critical to their sustainable management. This book is the first to provide an in-depth and holistic view of beach systems, looking both in detail at the dynamics of the shoreface, surf, swash and back beach zones, as well as globally at the range of parameters which influence regional variation in beach systems from the tropics to the poles. Furthermore it examines the relationship between beaches and ancillary dune systems, and has chapters on beach ecology, safety, stratification and barrier evolution. The book is designed for use in the classroom and the office, being aimed at university level students and coastal professionals.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989326577893,"sku":"NP9780471965701","price":409.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471965701.jpg?v=1761783678","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/handbook-of-beach-and-shoreface-morphodynamics-isbn-9780471965701","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}