Waves and tides, wind and storms, sea-level rise and shore erosion:
these are the forces that shape our beaches, and beach lovers of all
stripes can benefit from learning more about how these coastal processes
work. With animation and clarity, The Beach Book tells sunbathers why
beaches widen and narrow, and helps boaters and anglers understand why
tidal inlets migrate. It gives home buyers insight into erosion rates
and provides natural-resource managers and interested citizens with rich
information on beach nourishment and coastal-zone development. And for
all of us concerned about the long-term health of our beaches, it
outlines the latest scientific information on sea-level rise and
introduces ways to combat not only the erosion of beaches but also the
decline of other coastal habitats.
The more we learn about coastline formation and maintenance, Carl Hobbs
argues, the better we can appreciate and cultivate our shores. Informed
by the latest research and infused with a passion for its subject, The
Beach Book provides a wide-ranging introduction to the shore, and all
of us who love the beach and its associated environments will find it
timely and useful.