Beach Book Science of the Shore

Name: Beach Book Science of the Shore
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ISBN: 9780231160551

ISBN-10: 0231160550

ISBN-13: 9780231160551

Edition: 2012

Authors: Carl Hobbs

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For those with a curiosity about shores or a desire to better understand them, The Beach Book shares the basic science behind waves, tides, sea level, sand dunes, salt marshes, and beach erosion. It tells sunbathers why the beach widens and narrows from week to week and helps boaters and anglers understand why tidal inlets change. It gives home buyers insight into gauging erosion rates and provides natural-resource managers and concerned citizens with richer information on sediments, erosion control, beach nourishment, and coastal-zone development. Carl Hobbs also proposes methods for keeping our beaches healthy by discussing ways to combat erosion and the decline of habitats.The more…

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 6/22/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 0.64" wide x 0.90" long x 0.05" tall
Weight: 0.704
Language: English