In the 20 years since publication of the first edition of this book there have been a number of significant changes in the practice of coastal engineering. This

The second edition (1997) of this text was a completely rewritten version of the original text Basic Coastal Engineering published in 1978. This third edition m

Accompanying CD-ROM in pocket at the back of book

Intended for coastal engineers and marine scientists who desire to develop a fundamental physical understanding of ocean waves and be able to apply this knowled

In the 20 years since publication of the first edition of this book there have been a number of significant changes in the practice of coastal engineering. This