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Essentials of Oceanography (8th Edition) (Paperback)

by Alan P. Trujillo (Author), Harold V. Thurman (Author)

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"How do oceans work?" This book answers that question encompassing geological, chemical, physical and biological oceanography. A detailed and handy reference for those interested in oceanography. No previous background in mathematics or science is necessary. Demystifies scientific terms. Features a dedicated companion web site. Extensive rigor and depth of material. For anyone interested in learning more about oceanography.

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This workbook and website help students to critically explore important issues in oceanography. Authored by Daniel C. Abel and Robert L. McConnell, these critical thinking projects are designed to help students understand oceanography by tying concepts to issues and events relevant to their lives. The issues explored include:

Coastal Population Growth
Sonar and Whales
Methane Hydrates—Energy Boom or Climate Bust?
Toxic Chemicals in Seawater
The Lasting Influences of Hurricanes
Beaches or Bedrooms? The Dynamic Coastal Environment
Illegal Immigration: Ballast Water and Toxic Species
Lifestyles of the Large and Blubbery: How to Grow a Blue Whale

Issues in Oceanography is packaged at no additional charge with every new copy of Essentials o f Oceanography, Seventh Edition by Harold V. Thurman and Alan P. Trujillo. You can also order it individually using ISBN 0-13-035670-0.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Paperback: 552 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (August 3, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0131447734
ISBN-13: 978-0131447738
Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.4 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #444,111 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Oceanography written in a style both engaging and scholarly., April 12, 1999

By	Robert S. Clark "Ed.D." (San Diego) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Whether you are a serious student of oceanography or, like me, a curious inquirer, you are going to love this book. In fact, once I began reading, it was difficult to close the cover! This book could easily be subtitled "Adventure in the High Seas." Rarely have I read a textbook that combines an engaging style with a scholarly approach that leaves me feeling both truly informed and amazed. I discovered all kinds of interesting facts and theories (deepest part of the world's oceans - the Challenger Deep, part of the Mariana Trench, at 36,163 feet), geological history (the ocean is 4 billion years old yet the oldest ocean floor is only 180 million years old), and astronomical physics (the moon has over two times the tide-generating effect as the sun though it is much smaller).

From helpful hints on serious subjects such as how to escape rip currents to funny stories about plastic bathtub toys (ducks, turtles and frogs) that were lost overboard from a container ship and provided valuable scientific data on ocean currents, I found it all fascinating. The book includes generous amounts of color graphics showing beautiful underwater scenery and marine life as well as colorful maps and aerial photos (for instance, the image depicting wave effects on the shoreline). Each chapter ends with exercises, extensive references, suggested additional reading and recommended web sites to visit. Though the glossary is extensive, I particularly liked the use of the short word derivations that appear frequently throughout the text such as Bathyscaphe (bathos=depth, scaphe=a small ship), thus saving numerous trips to the dictionary.

The book is written as a college-level text for first year oceanography students. Instructors will find an impressive instructional package available from the publisher that includes such things as slides, transparencies, a companion web site reference and an instructor's manual. Read this book and you will agree that it is clearly a five star work.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Took long to arrive, but satisfied , February 25, 2009

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This review is from: Essentials of Oceanography (9th Edition) (Paperback)

Condition of book was definitely stretched in description. When I contacted seller regarding this, two options were offered: return for replacement or additional 15%. I chose the latter as there were no guarantee the replacement copy would be better and there would be additional waiting time for another copy to arrive. Overall, I am satisfied that options were provided.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Quality textbook, February 4, 2009

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I ordered three text books at the same time and this one from textbooksrus came last, but still was under 2 weeks and made it before my semester started. It is practically new, save for a few minor scratches on the cover. Lots of good diagrams and figures in this book. If you buy it, a good pair to it is to buy the student lecture notebook. I got mine for 14 cents. Not the textbook, it was like 80 dollars. Much cheaper than going to the campus bookstore (150!!!)

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