Présentation de l'éditeur
For introductory courses in Oceanography found in department of Geology or Oceanography.
The 10th edition of this popular text continues to provide carefully developed content examining the vast body of oceanic knowledge. Its interdisciplinary approach�??spanning geology, chemistry, physics, and biology�??allows students to have a fundamental understanding of how oceans work.
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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.
