Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science

ISBN-10: 1111990913
ISBN-13: 9781111990916
Series: Oceanography
Category: Oceanography
Language: English
Published: 2013
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Author: Tom Garrison

Description

Cengage Learning in partnership with National Geographic Society brings course concepts to life with interactive learning, study, and exam preparation tools along with market leading text content for introductory oceanography courses. OCEANOGRAPHY provides a basic understanding of the scientific questions, complexities, and uncertainties involved in ocean use, as well as the role and importance of the ocean in nurturing and sustaining life on the planet. Bestselling author Tom Garrison emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, stressing its links to biology, chemistry, geology, physics, meteorology, astronomy, ecology, history, and economics. Whether you use a traditional printed text or all digital Oceanography CourseMate alternative, it's never been easier to better understand the complexities involved in how we study and use the ocean.

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Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science
- 2021-01-01
- 720 pages
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Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science
- 2012-07-31
- 608 pages
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- 608 pages
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