Oceanography With Infotrac: An Invitation to Marine Science (Book with CD-ROM)

by Garrison, Tom S.

• ISBN13: 9780534375577
• ISBN10: 053437557X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-07-11
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This introduction to oceanography book uses an interdisciplinary approach, emphasizing the discipline's connection with astronomy, physics, chemistry, meteorology, geology, biology, ecology, history, and economics. Written in a clear and compelling narrative voice, the author conveys his enthusiasm for the subject as well as presenting objective scientific fact. This text provides readers 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 readers' natural enthusiasm for the ocean with a stunning visual program. Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science is the number one best-selling oceanography book.

Table of Contents

An Ocean World	1	(23)
A History of Oceanography	24	(33)
Plate Tectonics	57	(34)
Continental Margins and Ocean Basins	91	(29)
Sediments	120	(24)
Water and Ocean Structure	144	(25)
Seawater Chemistry	169	(16)
Atmospheric Circulation	185	(23)
Ocean Circulation	208	(29)
Wave Dynamics and Wind Waves	237	(22)
Tsunami, Seiches, and Tides	259	(29)
Coasts	288	(31)
Life in the Ocean	319	(27)
Primary Producers	346	(30)
Marine Animals	376	(38)
Marine Communities	414	(24)
Marine Resources	438	(26)
Environmental Concerns	464	(26)
Afterword	490	(3)
Appendix I Measurements and Conversions	493	(3)
Appendix II Geological Time	496	(3)
Appendix III Latitude and Longitude, Time, and Navigation	499	(3)
Appendix IV Maps and Charts	502	(4)
Appendix V The Coriolis Effect	506	(1)
Appendix VI Taxonomic Classification of Marine Organisms	507	(2)
Appendix VII Calculating the Tide Generating Force	509	(1)
Appendix VIII Working in Marine Science	510	(5)
Glossary	515	(20)
Credits	535	(4)
Index	539