Introducing Oceanography (Introducing Earth and Environmental Sciences) - Softcover

Thomas; David N.; Bowers; David G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780460953 ISBN 13: 9781780460956

Publisher: Dunedin Academic Press, 2021

Synopsis

Two thirds of our planet is covered by oceans and seas. Over recent decades developments in ocean science have dramatically improved our understanding of the key role oceans play in the Earth System, and how vital they are for regulating global climate. Humans depend on the oceans for many resources, but at the same time their impacts on the marine systems around the world are of increasing concern. Introducing Oceanography has been written by two leading oceanographers to provide a succinct overview of the science of the study of the seas for students and for the interested adult wanting a topical guide to this enormous and complex subject. The initial chapters describe the oceans and the forces at work within them. The authors then discuss the effects of light, the chemistry of the seas and the food web before surveying biological oceanography in the main oceanic regions. The final chapter looks at the methodology of ocean study. Copiously illustrated, this book is intended for those whose interest in oceanography has been stimulated, perhaps by media coverage of declining resources or climate change and who want to know more. Technical terms are kept to a minimum and are explained in a glossary.

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Review

Of the first edition: 'I have had the pleasure of reviewing a large number of the "Introducing" guides from Dunedin Academic Press... The format is always the same - authorative but easy to understand text, interspersed by bold, full colour diagrams and photographs. The planet is two-thirds covered by oceans and seas and the energy they contain massively affects the way the Earth system (especially climate) works. The nice thing about these guides is that the bite-sized nature of each chapter means you can dip in and out when you want to explore a particular subject, or you can sit down and read them in their entirety in only a few hours and feel that you really have learnt something by the time you have finished. For example, there is information on the chemistry, biology, the tides, waves, and so on in the one of oceanography. And, as always, the authors of both guides are experts in their fields.' Deposits - -

About the Author

David N. Thomas is Head of the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University, Wales from which university David G. Bowers retired recently.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dunedin Academic Press
• Publication date: 2021
• ISBN 10: 1780460953
• ISBN 13: 9781780460956
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 160