BOOK SCIENCE From Classic to Closeout: The 3rd Edition of Waves and Beaches
Jul 21, 2025
46:52
Willard Bascom’s Waves and Beaches first appeared in 1964 and quickly became a classic of coastal and wave science. Favored by readers who wanted to dig deeper into the physics of waves, it has stood for decades as a clear and engaging introduction to the subject.
But the new third edition? It wipes out. The wave science remains largely outdated, and new sections insert climate commentary that doesn’t reflect the current state of research.
If you care about coastal science, wave dynamics, or climate, this episode is for you.
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