Invitation to Oceanography - Couverture souple

Pinet, Paul R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0763759937 ISBN 13 : 9780763759933

Editeur : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2008

Synopsis

Thoroughly updated to include the most recent and fascinating discoveries in oceanography, the Fifth Edition takes great strides to be the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and student-friendly resource available today. Its content continues to span the four major divisions of ocean science: geology, chemistry, physics and biology, while maintaining the conversational voice for which it is acclaimed. The Fifth Edition boasts many exciting updates, including a new chapter on global climate change that educates students on global warming in the 21st century and its likely impact on ocean systems. With new end-of-chapter questions, new color photographs and illustrations, and an expanded assortment of Selected Readings, Invitation to Oceanography is a must-have in any marine science classroom!

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The new Fourth Edition of Invitation to Oceanography provides students with a complete, concise overview of how the ocean works, spanning the four major divisions of ocean science: geology, chemistry, physics, and biology. It's informal, conversational style and use of familiar analogies make this text appropriate for a broad range of readers. With cutting-edge material, including such hot topics as Hurricane Katrina, and a wealth of new updates and end of chapter material.

Revue de presse

This is an excellent book for students. There are many ways for them to study the contents and to check their knowledge by using the key concepts and question sections. The book is so well written that a major part of it can be a self-study for the students. During the lectures this will give ample time for additional information. --Lecturer in Marine Systems, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0763759937
• ISBN 13: 9780763759933
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 626
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible