Beach Processes and Sedimentation, Second Edition

Anyone who has ever ventured to a beach has without a doubt watched in wonder, if not awe, what waves, tides, and currents may produce—or destroy—over timescales ranging from minutes to millennia. The second edition of Beach Processes and Sedimentation clearly and succinctly explains the physical processes responsible for shaping our coastlines. The material is presented at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates with backgrounds in physical science and beginning graduate students in any marine science discipline, including those interested in coastal management or policy. It will also serve as a valuable reference for those who have left their student years behind and for whatever reason find themselves in need of a reintroduction to beach dynamics.