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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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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Add this copy of Essentials of Oceanography to cart. $28.27, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Brooks/Cole.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 9780495555353.
Add this copy of Essentials of Oceanography, 5th Edition [International to cart. $64.50, very good condition, Sold by Bookwitch rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Concord, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Brooks Cole, 2009.
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Book Folio, softcover, near fine in white and blue pictorial wraps. 434 pp. including index. Begins with origins and discusses history, earth structure and plate tectonics, water atmosphere sediments and ocean basin, life in the ocean, marine science work and more with 7 appendices, glossary, and index.
good book...arrived in a timely manner...goo seller communication. would buy again. book came as described, brand new
knorris
May 21, 2009
Easy Textbook Read
I actually liked this textbook, which is out of character for me. I usually find myself having a hard time reading a dry textbook but, this one was ok.
