A technical overview of the engineering and design of sea- defenses. Twenty-two contributions, prepared in study groups of the Dutch Technical Advisory Committee on Water Defences, discuss general strategy and methodology (illustrated by specific Dutch experiences) and explain more general aspects such as probabilistic approach, integral (multifunctional) design, management, and safety assessment. The CD-ROM contains a coastal and river engineering support system (CRESS) program for estimation of hydraulic loads and preliminary design. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.