Introductory Oceanography - Hardcover

Thurman, Harold V.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0675213177 ISBN 13: 9780675213172

Publisher: Merrill Pub Co, 1990

Synopsis

Previous editions of this textbook have been neutral with respect to the controversial issues related to marine science. With this edition, the author finds it necessary to espouse the position that as a result of human activities we may be experiencing, or soon will experience, an increased greenhouse effect. The text deals with questions of how this increased effect is related to the interactions between the atmosphere and the oceans. Many new line drawings have been added, others redrawn, and color photographs and illustrations added throughout. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About this title

From the Publisher:

A popular introduction to the study of the world's oceans that provides a straightforward and comprehensive presentation of the subject. It covers fundamental topics such as the origins of marine life, the physical properties of the oceans, and the chemistry of water. The book approaches marine biology from an environmental perspective rather than a taxomonic one.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: A popular introduction to the study of the world's oceans that provides a straightforward and comprehensive presentation of the subject. It covers fundamental topics such as the origins of marine life, the physical properties of the oceans, and the chemistry of water. The book approaches marine biology from an environmental perspective rather than a taxomonic one.Key Topics: It contains current information on the role of public policy in creating the problems of coastal overdevelopment; Shepard's classification of coasts; the barrier island; and the present rate of erosion of U.S. coastlines. It also examines human activities that have an effect on the environment, and assesses the problem of marine pollution, including specific hazards such as plastics, petroleum, sewage, radioactive waste, halo-generated hydrocarbons, and mercury. Integrates environmental concerns — global warming, the depletion of the ozone, and marine production into relevant oceanography topics. This book uses Special Topics to present interesting marine phenomena intended to highlight the practical significance of theoretical concepts. It contains new remotely-sensed images of the world ocean that enhance our knowledge of ocean currents, waves, tides, and winds above the ocean. In addition, it includes images of dynamic topography. There is a strong emphasis on the changes in the marine environment as a result of human activities, including sections of the Law of the Sea, petroleum and mineral resources, fisheries, and mariculture.

About this edition

• Publisher: Merrill Pub Co
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0675213177
• ISBN 13: 9780675213172
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 526