| Description |
xvi, 471 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Developments in sedimentology ; 53 |
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Developments in sedimentology ; 53
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Geomorphology and Sedimentology of Estuaries: An Introduction / G. M. E. Perillo -- Ch. 2. Definitions and Geomorphologic Classifications of Estuaries / G. M. E. Perillo -- Ch. 3. Sedimentary Systems of Coastal-Plain Estuaries / H. Bokuniewicz -- Ch. 4. Geomorphology and Sedimentology of Rias / P. Castaing and A. Guilcher -- Ch. 5. Sedimentology and Geomorphology of Fjords / J. P. M. Syvitski and J. Shaw -- Ch. 6. Tide-Dominated Estuaries and Tidal Rivers / J. T. Wells -- Ch. 7. Delta Front Estuaries / B. S. Hart -- Ch. 8. Structural Estuaries / M. Pino Quivira -- Ch. 9. Coastal Lagoons / F. I. Isla -- Ch. 10. Siliciclastic Tidal Flats / C. L. Amos -- Ch. 11. Salt Marshes / J. L. Luternauer, R. J. Atkins, A. I. Moody, H. F. L. Williams and J. W. Gibson -- Ch. 12. Geomorphology and Sedimentology of Mangroves / P. G. E. F. Augustinus -- Ch. 13. Estuarine Dunes and Bars / R. W. Dalrymple and R. N. Rhodes -- Ch. 14. Sediment Transport Processes in Estuaries / K. R. Dyer |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Coasts.
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Estuaries.
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| Author |
Perillo, G. M. E. (Gerardo M. E.)
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| LC no. |
96035223 |
| ISBN |
0444825614 (paperback: acid-free paper) |
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0444881700 (hardbound : acid-free paper) |
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