Facts on File Dictionary of Marine Science (Facts on File Dictionaries of the Sciences)

Tietjen, John H.; Charton, Barbara; Charton, Barbara [Editor]

ISBN 10: 0816010315 / ISBN 13: 9780816010318

Published by Facts on File, 1988

About this Item

Ex-library hardcover no dj (black boards) in very nice condition with the usual library markings and attachments. Except for library markings, interior clean and unmarked. Tight binding.

Seller Inventory # UTA1624845

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Facts on File Dictionary of Marine Science (Facts on File Dictionaries of the Sciences)
• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816010315
• ISBN 13: 9780816010318
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 20 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

The first dictionary of marine science, oceanography, or water resources to be released in many years. A welcome addition to reference collections.

Reviews

This dictionary gives brief definitions of geographical areas, marine plants and animals, seafloor features, scientific terms, and biographical sketches related to oceanography. But the book's intended audience and focus are vague. Very general terms (atom, bird) are included, yet the definitions are in specialized terminology impossible for lay readers to understand. Definitions are also inconsistent. For example, organisms are defined under their common names; the scientific name or group is not always given, even when the name commonly refers to a particular animal. Some definitions are unclear, others are inaccurate. In addition, there are biographical entries for researchers only remotely connected to marine science, such as Copernicus and Cuvier. A much better choice is Donald Groves and Lee Hunt's Ocean World Encyclopedia ( LJ 6/1/80). Susan Klimley, Columbia Univ. Libs.
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