Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science

by Tom S. Garrison

This Fifth Edition of OCEANOGRAPHY conveys Garrison's enthusiasm for oceanography to non-science students and concentrates on maximizing student learning. Garrison brings focus and excitement to students' natural appreciation of the complexities of the ocean with integrated technology and a stunning visual program. Drawing on his more than thirty years of teaching experience, Garrison is intent on writing for how students learn best: he is the only oceanography author to consistently consult students about each new edition and incorporate their suggestions, creating a dynamic, current student focus. He provides students with a basic understanding of the scientific questions, complexities, and uncertainties involved in ocean use and the role and importance of the ocean in nurturing and sustaining life on the planet. Also, with a feel for students' excitement at discovering connections, Garrison increases the emphasis in this edition on the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, stressing its links to biology, chemistry, geology, physics, meteorology, astronomy, ecology, history, and economics. To further enrich the student experience, this edition is now fully integrated, on a concept level and with book-specific interactivities, with a FREE brand-new, student tutorial system called OceanographyNow. OceanographyNow is Web-based, assessment-driven, and completely flexible, offering a personalized learning plan based on each student's quiz results to help students focus on the concepts they don't yet understand. Enhanced illustrations, seamless integration of online resources, and a rich suite of student resources (with an optional regional emphasis) complete the Garrison learning experience. "This text is a must for any student searching for a detailed, yet easy to understand introduction to science." - Tanya Johnson, President of Associated Students at Skyline College, on Garrison's OCEANOGRAPHY.

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

976 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.