Name: Oceanography By Tom Garrison (Orange Coast College)
SKU: 9781305105164
Price: 18.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Oceanography Summary

Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science by Tom Garrison (Orange Coast College)

Developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society, market-leading OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE, 9e gives you 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 Earth. Seasoned researchers Tom Garrison and Robert Ellis emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, stressing its links to biology, chemistry, geology, physics, meteorology, astronomy, ecology, history, and economics. The book's focus on the science process includes numerous How Do We Know? boxes detailing the science behind how oceanographers know what they know. Coverage of climate change has been updated to reflect the latest findings. In addition, Chapter 14 Primary Producers includes expanded coverage of photosynthetic and chemosynthetic producers to help you understand the big picture in marine biology.

About Tom Garrison (Orange Coast College)

Tom Garrison (Ph.D., University of Southern California) was an inspiring professor of marine science for over 47 years at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California -- one of the largest undergraduate marine science departments in the United States. Dr. Garrison also held an adjunct professorship at the University of Southern California and won multiple teaching and education awards during his career. A founding member of the Consortium for Ocean Science Exploration and Engagement, he wrote a regular column for the journal OCEANOGRAPHY and enjoyed writing for NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC magazine. Dr. Garrison was an Emmy Award team participant as writer and science adviser for the PBS syndicated Oceanus television series as well as a writer and science adviser for The Endless Voyage -- a set of TV programs on oceanography. His widely used textbooks in oceanography and marine science are college market bestsellers, and 42 years of teaching allowed him to pass his oceanic enthusiasm to more than 65,000 students.

1. The Origin of the Ocean. 2. A History of Marine Science. 3. Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics. 4. Ocean Basins. 5. Ocean Sediments. 6. Water and Ocean Structure. 7. Ocean Chemistry. 8. Circulation of the Atmosphere. 9. Circulation of the Ocean. 10. Waves. 11. Tides. 12. Coasts. 13. Life in the Ocean. 14. Primary Producers. 15. Marine Animals. 16. Marine Communities. 17. Marine Resources. 18. The Ocean and the Environment. Afterword. Appendix I: Measurements and Conversions. Appendix II: Geologic Time. Appendix III: Latitude and Longitude, Time, and Navigation. Appendix IV: Maps and Charts. Appendix V: The Beaufort Scale. Appendix VI: Taxonomic Classification of Marine Organisms. Appendix VII: Periodic Table of the Elements. Appendix VIII: Working in Marine Science.

Additional information

Sku

GOR012368157

ISBN 13

9781305105164

ISBN 10

1305105168

Title

Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science by Tom Garrison (Orange Coast College)

Author

Tom Garrison (Orange Coast College)

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Cengage Learning, Inc

Year published

2015-01-01

Number of pages

640

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Oceanography Tom Garrison (Orange Coast College)

Oceanography by Tom Garrison (Orange Coast College)

Summary

Oceanography Summary

Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science by Tom Garrison (Orange Coast College)

About Tom Garrison (Orange Coast College)

Table of Contents

Additional information

Customer Reviews - Oceanography