Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science [With CD-ROM and Infotrac]

by Tom S. Garrison

This introduction to oceanography text uses an interdisciplinary approach, emphasizing the discipline's connection with astronomy, physics, chemistry, meteorology, geology, biology, ecology, history, and economics. Written in a clear and compelling narrative voice, the author conveys his enthusiasm for the subject as well as presenting objective scientific fact. This text provides students with 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. It further enhances students' natural enthusiasm for the ocean with a stunning visual program. An Invitation to Marine Science is the number one best-selling oceanography text.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Science Nature, Reference, Ecology, Read For School

554 pages, Hardcover

First published October 28, 1996

Reviews

[Tristan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I ate it (2 days speedrun for exam)

[Wawa Hals · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book I ever read when I studied oceanography n marine while doing my degree!

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This text is a great general overview of oceanography--clear descriptions and diagrams, and I really liked the way Garrison connects the study of oceanography with astronomy, geology, history, physics, biology, etc. I'm definitely interested enough to research many topics covered here in more depth.

[Bella · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this for my Oceanography class, and it was not all that bad. This is not something that I would really recommend to anyone, but if you like learning about the ocean then go right on ahead.

[Sparrow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could've been worse, as textbooks go. I think Garrison gets a little carried away with numbers and figures, which constitute the more boring parts of the book. His lectures are NOTHING like his writing. It was very interesting being audience to his lecture on plankton.

[Amazon Customer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had this book for two separate Intro-level oceanography classes. It's a great book and explains things well, good summaries too. It covers a lot of topics (oceanography, geology, marine biology) so it's not super detailed on the geology and marine biology parts, but it's a good introduction book.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have the 3rd edition of this text from 1998. I took the course with Dr. Garrison as the instructor. Solid intro to oceanography reference book.

[Priantomo · Rating 4 out of 5]

an entertaining book to study the ocean based on science..

[Meave · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very clear explanations, and easy to follow. Made a very complicated subject (wave theory and dynamics) understandable to this Women's Studies major.

[Teri Temme · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent text - very informative and an easy read.

[Robyn Mayer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a well-designed textbook. I rented it but wanted to keep it for reference when I was done. I will wait till the next edition comes out and buy this edition.