Invitation to Oceanography |  | Author: Paul Pinet
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 5
Pages: 576
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0763759937
Dewey Decimal Number: 551.46
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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!
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 A superbly organized and presented textbook July 26, 2003
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Now in an updated and expanded third edition, Invitation To Oceanography by oceanographer Paul R. Pinet is a superbly organized and presented textbook for advanced students of this fascinating and specialized field of science. An optional student study guide enhances the primary text, which stands well on its own with full-color illustrations, and a wide survey of topics from marine sedimentation to biological productivity in the ocean, coastal habitats, ocean circulation and much more. With laboratory exercises designed by Karl Chauffe and Mark Jefferies which make use of safe, inexpensive, reusable, and readily available materials, Invitation To Oceanography is a very confidently recommended addition to academic reading lists, as well as an excellent curriculum resource for "student friendly" classroom instruction.
 Just what I wanted! June 15, 2000
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Although a college textbook designed for non-majors, "Invitation to Oceanography" contains much information for those interested in the subject. What I especially liked and appreciated the most were the application tasks. These are mathematical problems/questions one can use and apply to the ocean on their next trip to the beach. Moreover, the Internet links provided in the book add a great supplement. Educators at the secondary (high school or college) level will enjoy teaching from this book.
Great Applications Towards Oceanography May 28, 2000
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
"Invitation to Oceanography" provides a wealth of information as a non-fiction text. For those interested in the complexities of the inner-workings of oceanic events and marine biology, this is the book to read. The book is a fascinating read delving into facts and figures of oceanic characteristics and definitions. Teachers and/or those interested in marine science will find the book intriguing with its application towards the field of mathematics, marine science, and chemistry. It will forever change how you perceive the ocean on your next beach vacation.
oceanography text September 26, 2009
Kristen Caddy (Johnstown, PA USA)
Aside from the processing error, I received it fairly quickly in the exact conditions specified. It's a pretty good book for any oceanography product.
 Weirdest textbook I ever used June 20, 2003
Kate Halleron (Newport, OR United States)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Although Mr. Pinet can explain things very clearly, some of his writing is very strange, especially for a college textbook. At one point, he refers to animals as "critters." At another point, he recommends an experiment of taking your bathtub outside and putting by your pool when the wind is blowing. This book is full of weird little things like that.
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