Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science, International Edition - Couverture souple

Garrison, Tom

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0495391948 ISBN 13 : 9780495391944

Editeur : Brooks/Cole, 2009

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The ocean affects all aspects of our lives, and Tom Garrison will show you how in the new Seventh Edition of OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE, International Edition. Garrison takes you on a vivid exploration of the oceanfrom submarine canyons to zooplankton, global warming, the growing plastics problem, and our changing coastlinesand explains oceanography's most important concepts. Garrison's engaging, student-friendly approach helps you understand the complexities involved in how we study and use the ocean. You'll explore topics like Hurricane Katrina; the devastating December 2004 earthquake in the Indian Ocean and the resulting tsunami; the moon and its connection to the ocean; the power of the ocean to influence weather; and uses and abuses of the ocean. Gain an understanding of the wonders of the sea and the scientific questions that surround it with this enjoyable, fascinating text!

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Brooks/Cole
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0495391948
• ISBN 13: 9780495391944
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 608