Essentials of Oceanography (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac)
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (761 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0534392598 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Trustworthy reviews. said Not a science-minded person? This book's for you.. Fantastic, easy-to-understand book jam-packed with photos and illustrations to bring concepts to life for people like myself who aren't science-minded at all. The author speaks in layman's terms and uses a lot of analogies that work perfectly. Some of my college texts are. "Nice Book Easy to Understand." according to Kimberly. I read the book out loud with my 9 and 10 year old children and they can't get enough of it. This is a well written book, clear and easy to understand.. "Great Used Book" according to Ricardo. With more and more confidents I order my college books from Amazon Prime. Again I received my used (Good) book as if it were brand new, no marks on the pages or missing pages. Some cosmetic marks on the front cover, but that is minor and a few pages were folded over (not
This revision presents the most current scientific information on topics such as global warming as well as an improved and expanded illustration program. Nearly all changes to this new edition stem from student suggestions.. Garrison brings focus and excitement to students' appreciation of the complex nature of the ocean and its interactions with other systems. In addition, there is an increased emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, stressing its connections with astronomy, physics, chemistry, meteorology, geology, biology, ecology, history, and economics. It further enhances students' natural enthusiasm for the ocean with integrated technology and a stunning visual program. This text provides students with a basic understanding of the scientific questions, complexities, and uncertainties involved in ocean use and the role and importance of oceans in nurturing and sustaining life on the planet. This third edition of Essentials of Oceanography conveys Garrison's enthusi
Tom Garrison (Ph.D., University of Southern California) is emeritus professor of Marine Science at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, one of the largest undergraduate marine science departments in the United States. His widely used textbooks in oceanography and marine science have been the college market's best sellers for more than a decade. In 2009, the faculty of Orange Coa
I think the author does an admirable job on these particular subjects, especially in the diagrams and explanations." "The text is more than complete. I especially agree with the "active engagement" part." . I firmly believe in re-instilling the sense of wonder in our natural world. "I do agree with the author's approach to the subject. The author's preface is wonderfulI had never read it before I reviewed these chapters and discovered that it sounds very much like my first lecturean effort to engage the students, get them excited, make them understand that a study of oceanography is truly a study of how the world works." "I think this book has found the right mix.""I do agree with the author's approach. It is the kind of textbook that students might like to keep, rather than reselling""I have always found Tom's writing style to be the best available in the introductory oceanography textbooks.""I really like what I've see