Encyclopedia of Coastal Science

This new Encyclopedia of Coastal Science stands as the latest authoritative source in the field of coastal studies, making it the standard reference work for specialists and the interested lay person. Unique in its interdisciplinary approach.

This Encyclopedia features contributions by 245 well-known international specialists in their respective fields and is abundantly illustrated with line-drawings and photographs. Not only does this volume offer an extensive number of entries, it also includes various appendices, an illustrated glossary of coastal morphology and extensive bibliographic listings.

Broadly interdisciplinary in its treatment of coasts. Unites many aspects of coastal sciences that can only be found scattered among scientific literature 306 entries contributed by 245 well known specialists in their respective fields Abundantly illustrated with line-drawings and photographic Appendix listings of databases, journals and organizations Suitable for students, professionals in oceanography, geology, ecology, geography, civil engineering, as well as informed lay readers Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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"I know of no similar work (in scope, content and orientation). That is why we are all waiting so anxiously for this volume to be completed. Its perspective is unique."
Charles Finkl, Editor to the Journal of Coastal Research

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