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| Essentials of Oceanography (with OceanographyNOW, InfoTrac 1-Semester Printed Access Card) | 
 enlarge | Author: Tom S. Garrison
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Category: Book
List Price: $145.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 327475
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 4
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 9 x 0.5
ISBN: 0495113727
Dewey Decimal Number: 551
EAN: 9780495113720
ASIN: 0495113727
Publication Date: April 11, 2006
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Product Description
The ocean affects all aspects of our lives--Tom Garrison will show you how in this new edition of ENHANCED ESSENTIALS OF OCEANOGRAPHY and its accompanying online learning resources.. Garrison takes you on a vivid exploration of the ocean--from submarine canyons to zooplankton, global warming, the growing plastics problem, and our changing coastlines--and explains oceanography's most important concepts. Garrison's friendly approach helps you understand the complexities involved in how we study and use the ocean. You'll explore topics like Hurricane Katrina; the devastating December 2004 earthquake in the Indian Ocean and the resulting tsunami; the Moon and its connection to the ocean; the power of the ocean to influence weather; and uses and abuses of the ocean. Your purchase includes online access to OceanographyNOW, on online learning tool that helps you save time studying and improve your success in the class. You'll also have access to InfoTrac College Edition's online university library.
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 Very Informative July 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book was organized well, easy to read and contained a lot of interesting information. A great intro to Oceanography text. I used it in a short-term telecourse and it was invaluable.
lovely illustrations January 25, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Let me say right away that this book is rather abbreviated. If you really are intently interested in oceanography, try Garrison's full text. But this Essentials text will convey enough of the field to let you decide if oceanography is a pursuit for you.
The treatment is roughly at a freshman level in university, or perhaps for an advanced high school course. Some prior knowledge of chemisty and physics is assumed, in order for there to be any intelligent discussion of many aspects of oceanography.
The text also is well illustrated. The subject is one that readily lends itself to many photogenic shots. While this may sound frivolous to some, to others it has always been one of the attractions of oceanography. There are indeed some lovely photos scattered through the book.
Excellent service February 10, 2005
Thank you so much for excellent and fast service. This book is in great condition. I would prefer going through you again!
 Oceanography August 25, 2000
2 out of 20 found this review helpful
The new Edition is the 3rd Edition (1999) /resp
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