{"title":"Gerd Masselink","description":"\u003cp\u003eGerd Masselink's works offer a detailed exploration of physical environments, with a keen focus on coastal processes and landscape formation. Readers can expect thorough scientific analysis paired with clear explanations that bring complex natural phenomena to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in geology, environmental science, and geomorphology, Masselink’s writing combines academic rigour with practical insights, making it accessible to both students and enthusiasts of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"introduction-to-coastal-processes-and-geomorphology-by-michael-hughes-9781444122404","title":"Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world's coastlines represent a myriad of dynamic and constantly changing environments. Heavily settled and intensely used areas, they are of enormous importance to humans, and understanding how they are shaped and change is crucial to our future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology\u003c\/em\u003e begins by discussing coastal systems and shows how these systems link to the processes examined in detail throughout the book. These include the morphodynamic paradigm, tides, waves, and sediment transport. Later chapters explore fluvial deltas, estuaries, beaches and barriers, coastal sand dunes, and geologically-influenced coasts such as cliffs, coral reefs, and atolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA new chapter addresses the forward-facing aspect of coastal morphodynamics, including the ways in which coasts respond to rapid climate changes such as present-day global warming. Also new to this second edition is a chapter on future coasts, which considers the wider effects of coastal change on other important aspects of coastal systems, including ecology, management, socio-cultural activities, built and natural heritage, and archaeology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCase studies using examples from around the world illustrate theory in practice and bring the subject to life. Each chapter starts by outlining the 'aims', and questions at the end allow you to track your progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606298181868,"sku":"9781444122404","price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e23d07465610015f4cbd521a82d14bdc.jpg?v=1778192882"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gerd-masselink.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}