RT journal article
T1 Insights on the emergence and conceptual evolution of coastal geography in France
T2 Aperçus sur l'emergence et l'évolution conceptuelle de la géographie côtière en France
A1 Hermon, Elly
K1 coastal anthropization
K1 sea level rise
K1 coastal vulnerability
K1 coastal risk management
K1 integrated coastal management
K1 anthropisation de l’espace côtier
K1 élévation du niveau de la mer
K1 vulnérabilité de l’espace littoral
K1 gestion intégrée du littoral
AB The paper provides an analytical overview of significant landmarks in the conceptual evolution of coastal geography in France since its emergence in the early 1950s. The paper comprises four sections dealing respectively with the following themes:1. The conceptual trajectory of this field of study which resulted in significant broadening of its scope and methodology with the integration of physical geography and human geography dealing with coastal issues, which brought to adoption of a systemic approach and a broad vision characterizing global geography;2. The remarkable complexity of the coastal space as reflected by the complex interactions between society and the natural environment and the resulting implications for the definition of this space;3. The growing involvement of coastal geographers in management of the coastal space and the significance of their contribution to adopting an integrated management approach intended to advance sustainable development of coastal areas affected by rapidly increasing anthropization and natural forces with adverse impacts such as shoreline erosion and rising sea level;4. The coastal vulnerability and environmental risk management, stressing the need for an appropriate land use planning.
PB Universidad de Cádiz - Université Laval
YR 2014
FD 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/17035
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/17035
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 09-may-2026