INDUSTRIAL RESTRUCTURING AND REVITALISATION IN THE UK COASTAL ZONE

Abstract

This thesis provides an analysis of the social, economic and environmental consequences of oil refinery closures in the coastal zone of the UK. It assesses the subsequent economic regeneration of the sites affected, and discusses in particular the redevelopment processes that have occurred at two of the sites. Despite recent calls for a more integrated approach to the coastal zone, much work that is done still takes place within single disciplines. In contrast this work adopts an holistic approach and therefore also contributes to the growing body of interdisciplinary coastal studies.

Date of Award	1996
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	University of Plymouth