Essentials of Oceanography
By Tom S. Garrison, Robert Ellis
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"Essentials of Oceanography" offers a clear, engaging introduction to the complexities and uncertainties of ocean use, emphasizing the critical role oceans play in sustaining life. Designed with students in mind, the text distills key concepts of oceanography into an accessible narrative, free from excessive technical jargon. Its flexible organization supports a chapter-per-week structure, allowing time for deeper exploration or review. Featuring exclusive content from the National Geographic Society, the 9th Edition showcases the ocean's complexity and beauty, making the subject approachable for a wide range of learners. Best-selling authors Tom Garrison and Robert Ellis highlight the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, providing students with a dynamic and up-to-date foundation in oceanography.
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"Essentials of Oceanography" offers a clear, engaging introduction to the complexities and uncertainties of ocean use, emphasizing the critical role oceans play in sustaining life. Designed with students in mind, the text distills key concepts of oceanography into an accessible narrative, free from excessive technical jargon. Its flexible organization supports a chapter-per-week structure, allowing time for deeper exploration or review. Featuring exclusive content from the National Geographic Society, the 9th Edition showcases the ocean's complexity and beauty, making the subject approachable for a wide range of learners. Best-selling authors Tom Garrison and Robert Ellis highlight the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, providing students with a dynamic and up-to-date foundation in oceanography.
The heading numbering system has been amended to include enumeration of subsections. In light of the increased references to other sections to better highlight the interdisciplinary nature of oceanography, consecutive letters have been added to the numbered sub-headings. Our goal is to enhance the ability of instructors and students to easily find the specific information they are looking for.
The text continues to emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, stressing its connections with astronomy, physics, chemistry, meteorology, geology, biology, ecology, history and economics. Using an engaging writing style, authors Tom Garrison and Robert Ellis help students gain "an oceanic perspective" in which water, continents, seafloors, sunlight, storms, seaweeds and society are connected in beautiful ways.
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