Introductory oceanography - Hardcover

Thurman, Harold V

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0675208556 ISBN 13: 9780675208550

Publisher: Merrill Pub. Co, 1988

Synopsis

The 10th edition of this popular book continues to provide an excellent foundation in science by examining the vast body of oceanic knowledge. Spanning the disciplines of geology, chemistry, physics, and biology, it allows readers to have a fundamental understanding of how oceans work. Interwoven within the book are hundreds of photographs, illustrations, real-world examples, and applications that make the material relevant, accessible, and entertaining. Well-organized and clearly written, this book covers scientific inquiry and gives an historical look at the study of oceanography; the origins of life, the earth, and the oceans; plate tectonics; marine provinces; marine sediments; water and seawater; air-sea interaction; ocean circulation; waves, tides, and coastlines; biological productivity and the marine habitat; marine resources; and environmental concerns. This book is intended to help readers in their quest to find out more about oceans. Because of its comprehensive scope and excellent resource materials, it can also serve as an excellent reference work for those involved in oceanography.

About this title

From the Publisher:

A popular introduction to the study of the world's oceans that provides a straightforward and comprehensive presentation of the subject. It covers fundamental topics such as the origins of marine life, the physical properties of the oceans, and the chemistry of water. The book approaches marine biology from an environmental perspective rather than a taxomonic one.

From the Back Cover:

TAKEN AS A WHOLE, EARTH'S OCEANS COMPRISE ONE OF ITS LARGEST INTERACTING, INTERRELATED, AND INTERDEPENDENT SYSTEMS. As humans continue to impact Earth systems, it is important to understand not only how the oceans operate, but also how the oceans interact with Earth's other systems, such as the atmosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere. Introductory Oceanography, Tenth Edition, is designed to introduce the non-science student to perhaps this most integrated of all physical sciences through clear explanations, abundant illustrations, and compelling, relevant examples and applications.

New to this edition:

• Students Sometimes Ask: Common (often entertaining) questions, with answers.
• New word etymons, which help demistify scientific jargon.
• Coverage of the most recent discoveries in oceanography, profiled in over 30 new feature boxes.
• Over 100 new photos and illustrations.
• New appendix: Careers in Oceanography.

About this edition

• Publisher: Merrill Pub. Co
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0675208556
• ISBN 13: 9780675208550
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 515