Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science (with CengageNOW Printed Access Card) |  | Author: Tom S. Garrison
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 6
Pages: 608
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Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 9.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0495112860
Dewey Decimal Number: 551.46
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Product Description
The ocean affects all aspects of our lives--Tom Garrison will show you how in this new edition of OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE. Garrison takes you on a vivid exploration of the ocean--from submarine canyons to zooplankton, global warming, the growing plastics problem, and our changing coastlines--and explains oceanography's most important concepts. Garrison's 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 fascinating text!
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 Best textbook I've ever read. March 15, 1999
25 out of 28 found this review helpful
This textbook is very well written. It is ubnderstandible to students and others of all ages and interests. It contains intersting color pictures and graphics about the subject material for each chapter. Each chapter also contains web links to a homepage that accompanies the book. The book is full of intersting personal stories, history, theory, and facts. Dr. Garrison and all who have contributed to this book have set the standard for textbooks and integrated learning for the next decade.
Everyhting you need to know as an intro to marine science September 2, 2007
Kimberly D. Brown
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is very well laid out. I am a teacher and would absolutely recommend this as an intro textbook to marine science. It contains all that you would need to know. great as a first year colledge text or even an advanced high school textbook.
Oceanography is fun December 3, 2008
Maria Clara (San Diego, CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my Oceanography class and compared to other Oceanography texts I've come across, this book is definitely more concise and better organized.
Easy purchase September 14, 2009
K. A. Ramos (Cape Coral, FL)
I purchased a used college book and it was mailed directly to my home within days of purchase. The book is in good shape and well worth the savings rather than purchasing the book new.
Excellent review for Oceanography: An Invitation April 19, 2009
Laura Lilly
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is just what I was looking for, and it arrived very promptly (in time for me to use it for the first day of my spring quarter class!) and was in excellent condition.
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