Invitation to Oceanography, Third Edition

Invitation to Oceanography, Third Edition

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Book Description
..key features :process of science boxes help the reader understand how science is conducted and how scientists draw conclusions about the natural world...science by numbers boxes highlight basic mathematical concepts and teach the art of computation

Book Info
Introductory textbook provides students with a fundamental overview of the four major branches of ocean science: geology, chemistry, physics, and biology. This broad introduction requires no background in science, as familiar analogies help the reader with unfamiliar concepts. Text is supported by extensive Web site. Previous edition: c1998. Color illustrations. Softcover.

Invitation to Oceanography, Third Edition,Paul R. Pinet,Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.,0763721360,Earth Sciences - Oceanography,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Biology - Marine Biology,Life Sciences - Ecology,Oceanography,Oceanography (General),Science,Science/Mathematics,Oceanography (seas),Science / Biology

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