Table of Contents

1. Introduction to coastal defences 2. The role of coastal processes in coastal defence management Section I. Hard Approaches to Coastal Defence 3. Sea walls and revetments 4. Groynes and Jetties (Shore normal structures) 5. Cliff stabilisation 6. Offshore breakwaters Section II. Soft Approaches to Coastal Defence 7. Beach feeding 8. Dune Building 9. Increasing natural sedimentation in mudflat environments 10. Managed realignment Section III. Coastal Defence in a Changing Environment 11. Coastal defences revisited 12. Coastal defences in the future

About the Author

Peter W. French

Reviews

' ... a clear, well written text ... its strength lies in its user-friendly design and readability ... a very worthwhile compendium on coastal defence engineering options (which) should facilitate sensible, sustainable coastal defence decision-making around the world.' - Environmental Conservation 29:4