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Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science

This introduction to oceanography text uses an interdisciplinary approach and emphasizes the discipline's connections with astronomy, physics, chemistry, meteorology, geology, biology, ecology, history, and economics.

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Written with a clear and compelling narrative voice that conveys the author's enthusiasm for his subject as well as objective scientific fact.

This text provides students with 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.

It further enhances students' natural enthusiasm for the ocean with a stunning visual program.

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Author: Tom S. Garrison

Publisher: Brooks Cole

Date: Jan. 5, 2007

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