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Introductory Oceanography (10th Edition) (Introductory Oceanography)
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Introductory Oceanography (10th Edition) (Introductory Oceanography)
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by Harold V. Thurman and Alan P. Trujillo
Sales Rank : 175423
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Hardcover: 624 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 10 edition December 22, 2003
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0131438883
ISBN-13: 978-0131438880
Product Dimensions:
10.9 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
Product Description
The 10th edition of this popular book continues to provide an excellent foundation in science by examining the vast body of oceanic knowledge. Spanning the disciplines of geology, chemistry, physics, and biology, it allows readers to have a fundamental understanding of how oceans work. Interwoven within the book are hundreds of photographs, illustrations, real-world examples, and applications that make the material relevant, accessible, and entertaining. Well-organized and clearly written, this book covers scientific inquiry and gives an historical look at the study of oceanography; the origins of life, the earth, and the oceans; plate tectonics; marine provinces; marine sediments; water and seawater; air-sea interaction; ocean circulation; waves, tides, and coastlines; biological productivity and the marine habitat; marine resources; and environmental concerns. This book is intended to help readers in their quest to find out more about oceans. Because of its comprehensive scope and excellent resource materials, it can also serve as an excellent reference work for those involved in oceanography.
Publisher Description
A popular introduction to the study of the world's oceans that provides a straightforward and comprehensive presentation of the subject. It covers fundamental topics such as the origins of marine life, the physical properties of the oceans, and the chemistry of water. The book approaches marine biology from an environmental perspective rather than a taxomonic one.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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