| Essentials of Oceanography | 
 enlarge | Author: Tom S. Garrison
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 141280
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 5
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 434
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0495555312
Dewey Decimal Number: 551
EAN: 9780495555315
ASIN: 0495555312
Publication Date: July 30, 2008
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Product Description
The fifth edition of ESSENTIALS OF OCEANOGRAPHY conveys Garrison's enthusiasm for oceanography to non-science students taking the introductory course. It is a streamlined version of his bestselling OCEANOGRAPHY text, but was created specifically to meet the needs of the shorter course. This text provides a basic understanding of the scientific questions, complexities, and uncertainties involved in ocean use, and the role and importance of oceans in nurturing and sustaining life on the planet.
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 Very Informative July 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book was organized well, easy to read and contained a lot of interesting information. A great intro to Oceanography text. I used it in a short-term telecourse and it was invaluable.
lovely illustrations January 25, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Let me say right away that this book is rather abbreviated. If you really are intently interested in oceanography, try Garrison's full text. But this Essentials text will convey enough of the field to let you decide if oceanography is a pursuit for you.
The treatment is roughly at a freshman level in university, or perhaps for an advanced high school course. Some prior knowledge of chemisty and physics is assumed, in order for there to be any intelligent discussion of many aspects of oceanography.
The text also is well illustrated. The subject is one that readily lends itself to many photogenic shots. While this may sound frivolous to some, to others it has always been one of the attractions of oceanography. There are indeed some lovely photos scattered through the book.
Excellent service February 10, 2005
Thank you so much for excellent and fast service. This book is in great condition. I would prefer going through you again!
 Oceanography August 25, 2000
2 out of 20 found this review helpful
The new Edition is the 3rd Edition (1999) /resp
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