Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. Essentials of Oceanography Author : Tom S. The new edition was created as part of a unique partnership with the National Geographic Society, an organization that represents a tradition of inspiring stories, exceptional research, and first-hand accounts of exploration.
Using exclusive content from the National Geographic Society's world-renowned photos, graphics, and map collections, the text offers the most dynamic and current introduction to oceanography available today. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version. Oceanography: The Geological, Chemical, Biological, and Physical Essentials of Oceanography guides readers through the complexities of what lies beneath the ocean.
With an interdisciplinary approach and accessible writing style, the text is engaging for all readers. Complex concepts are made engaging with extensively revised art and interactive study aids that keep readers interested and excited about the material. Instructors ensure readers arrive ready to learn by assigning educationally effective content before class, and encourage critical thinking and retention with in-class resources such as Learning Catalytics. Readers can further master concepts after class through traditional and adaptive homework assignments that provide hints and answer-specific feedback.
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Streamlined to remove nonessential technical details so students can focus on the content without interruptions to the narrative, the 8th Edition's slimmer table of contents allows instructors to cover one chapter a week -- while leaving some extra time in the semester.
With this book, bestselling authors Tom Garrison and Robert Ellis illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of marine science and give students the most dynamic and current introduction to oceanography available today. Essentials offers current, balanced coverage of the geological, physical, biological, and ecological aspects of oceanography all the topics covered in the longer book but in less detail. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Skip to content Essentials of Oceanography by A. Essentials of Oceanography 10th edition by A. Book is well organized, easy to read, and covers many topics in depth along with sidebars on additional real-world examples and topics. Thoroughly class-tested for many years, the tenth edition of the text presents in-depth discussions of oceanographic concepts.
Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. Trujillo and Thurman balance rigor and accessibility, combining in-depth discussions of oceanographic concepts with highly visual and interactive features to demystify the subject for the non-scientist.
This unique combination has made Essentials of Oceanography the best-selling brief book--and one of the best-sellers overall--in oceanography. Thoroughly examines the geological, physical, chemical, and biological aspects of oceanography while illustrating the function and interaction of each process in the ocean environment.
The discussions reflect current knowledge in the field, covering such topics as the Law of the Sea, deep sea drilling projects, and the effects of hydrothermal vents on sea water chemistry. Chapters contain vocabulary lists with each word written in boldface as it is introduced in the text , summaries of key points, study questions, and suggestions for further reading.
Assumes no prior knowledge in related math and science. This edition features the exact same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. As humans continue to impact Earth systems, it is important to understand not only how the oceans operate, but also how the oceans interact with Earth's other systems, such as the atmosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere.
New to this edition: Students Sometimes Ask: Common often entertaining questions, with answers. New word etymons, which help demistify scientific jargon. Coverage of the most recent discoveries in oceanography, profiled in over 30 new feature boxes. Over new photos and illustrations. New appendix: Careers in Oceanography. Skip to content.
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