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: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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

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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.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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