Published 1996
by American Geophysical Union in Washington, DC .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
| Statement | Bo Barker Jørgensen, Katherine Richardson (eds.). |
| Series | Coastal and estuarine studies ;, 52 |
| Contributions | Jørgensen, Bo Barker., Richardson, Katherine., American Geophysical Union. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | QH91.8.E87 E87 1996 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | viii, 272 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 272 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL990864M |
| ISBN 10 | 0875902669 |
| LC Control Number | 96029236 |
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