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This thoroughly revised and expanded
edition of the much acclaimed Encyclopedia
of Coastal Science edited by M. Schwarz
(Springer 2005), presents an
interdisciplinary approach that includes
biology, ecology, engineering, geology,
geomorphology, oceanography, remote
sensing, technological advances, and
anthropogenic impacts on coasts. Within
its covers the Encyclopedia of Coastal
Science, 2nd ed. brings together and
coordinates many aspects of coastal and
related sciences that are widely dispersed
in the scientific literature.
The broadly interdisciplinary subject
matter of this volume features
contributions by over 280 well-known
international specialists in their
respective fields and provides an
abundance of figures in full-color with
line drawings and photographs, and other
illustrations such as satellite images.
Not only does this volume offer a large
number of new and revised entries, it also
includes an illustrated glossary of
coastal geomorphology, extensive
bibliographic citations, and
cross-references.
It provides a comprehensive reference
work for students, scientific and
technical professionals as well as
administrators, managers, and informed lay
readers.
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