Invitation to Oceanography (Paperback)

by Paul R. Pinet (Author)
Key Phrases: sea frontiers, marine pollution, web research tips, Scientific American, New York, Atlantic Ocean (more...)

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The new Fourth Edition of Invitation to Oceanography provides students with a complete, concise overview of how the ocean works, spanning the four major divisions of ocean science: geology, chemistry, physics, and biology. It's informal, conversational style and use of familiar analogies make this text appropriate for a broad range of readers. With cutting-edge material, including such hot topics as Hurricane Katrina, and a wealth of new updates and end of chapter material, Pinet's latest edition is the most up-to-date text available!

Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Pub; 4 edition (February 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763740799
• ISBN-13: 978-0763740795
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #429,972 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just what I wanted!, June 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Invitation to Oceanography (Paperback)

Although a college textbook designed for non-majors, "Invitation to Oceanography" contains much information for those interested in the subject. What I especially liked and appreciated the most were the application tasks. These are mathematical problems/questions one can use and apply to the ocean on their next trip to the beach. Moreover, the Internet links provided in the book add a great supplement. Educators at the secondary (high school or college) level will enjoy teaching from this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Applications Towards Oceanography, May 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Invitation to Oceanography Pb (Paperback)

"Invitation to Oceanography" provides a wealth of information as a non-fiction text. For those interested in the complexities of the inner-workings of oceanic events and marine biology, this is the book to read. The book is a fascinating read delving into facts and figures of oceanic characteristics and definitions. Teachers and/or those interested in marine science will find the book intriguing with its application towards the field of mathematics, marine science, and chemistry. It will forever change how you perceive the ocean on your next beach vacation.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superbly organized and presented textbook, July 26, 2003

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Invitation to Oceanography, Third Edition (Paperback)

Now in an updated and expanded third edition, Invitation To Oceanography by oceanographer Paul R. Pinet is a superbly organized and presented textbook for advanced students of this fascinating and specialized field of science. An optional student study guide enhances the primary text, which stands well on its own with full-color illustrations, and a wide survey of topics from marine sedimentation to biological productivity in the ocean, coastal habitats, ocean circulation and much more. With laboratory exercises designed by Karl Chauffe and Mark Jefferies which make use of safe, inexpensive, reusable, and readily available materials, Invitation To Oceanography is a very confidently recommended addition to academic reading lists, as well as an excellent curriculum resource for "student friendly" classroom instruction.