Essentials of Oceanography

Essentials of Oceanography By Tom S. Garrison
2011 | 464 Pages | ISBN: 0840061552 | PDF | 83 MB
The sixth edition of ESSENTIALS OF OCEANOGRAPHY conveys Garrison’s enthusiasm for oceanography to non-science students taking an introductory course. It is a streamlined version of his bestselling OCEANOGRAPHY text, but was created specifically to meet the needs of a shorter course. This text provides 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.