{"product_id":"marine-and-coastal-resource-management-principles-and-practice-9781849712903","title":"Marine and Coastal Resource Management:","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this new and highly original textbook for a range of interdisciplinary courses and degree programmes focusing on marine and coastal resource management, readers are offered an introduction to the subject matter, a broad perspective and understanding, case study applications, and a reference source. Each chapter is written by an international authority and expert in the respective field, providing perspectives from physical and human geography, marine biology and fisheries, planning and surveying, law, technology, environmental change, engineering, and tourism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to an overview of the theory and practice of its subject area, many chapters include detailed case studies to illustrate the applications, including relationships to decision-making requirements at local, regional, and national levels. Each chapter also includes a list of references for further reading, with a selection of key journal papers and URLs. Overall, this volume provides a key textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses and for the coastal or marine practitioner, as well as a long-term reference for students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Since publication this book has been an invaluable source of reference and inspiration for my students - notably my postgraduate classes have used the book for a wide variety of assignments and seminar presentations as it provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of the subject base. It provides in-depth conceptual and academic content coupled with real world case studies that have really helped develop and broaden student knowledge and engagement. A must have book for students and academic staff alike.\" - \u003cem\u003eJonathan Potts, Principal Lecturer and Course Director for MSc Coastal and Marine Resource Management, University of Portsmouth, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction \u003cb\u003ePart I: Fundamentals \u003c\/b\u003e2. Integrated Coastal Zone Management 3. Beach Management 4. Marine Law and Designations 5. Marine Spatial Planning 6. Shoreline Management Planning and Coastal Engineering \u003cb\u003ePart II: Mapping, Monitoring and Modelling \u003c\/b\u003e7. Coastal Data Collection: Applying Geospatial Technologies to Coastal Studies 8. Basic Prediction Methods in Marine Sciences 9. Information Management and Electronic Coastal Atlases 10. Hydrographic Surveying \u003cb\u003ePart III: Current and Emerging Sectors and Issues \u003c\/b\u003e11. Coastal Ecology, Conservation, Sustainability and Management 12. Management of Marine Ecosystems 13. Public Participation, Coastal Management and Climate Change Adaptation 14. Offshore Energy 15. Marine and Coastal Tourism 16. Surf Science and Multi-Purpose Reefs 17. Epilogue: Current and Future Developments\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49413887492439,"sku":"9781849712903","price":52.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/marine-and-coastal-resource-management-principles-and-practice-9781849712903","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}