Oceanography : A Brief Introduction

Siddhartha K.

ISBN 10: 8122508138 / ISBN 13: 9788122508130

Published by Kitab Mahal

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oceanography : A Brief Introduction
• Publisher: Kitab Mahal
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8122508138
• ISBN 13: 9788122508130
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Theme of the Book The Ocean happens to be the last frontier of mankind. The future of mankind depends very much on the oceans, its resources, exploitation and the technologies of its exploitation. The Book "Oceanography A Brief Introduction" describes the geophysical, climatic and biological phenomena of the oceans. It stresses the importance of the oceans for mankind and its future. Written clearly and concisely for easy reading and profusely illustrated with many line drawings, the book provides an illuminating and topical insight into the breathtaking world of the oceans. The book is intended to be a textbook at the graduation and post graduation level of all the Indian Universities. The Book is useful and popular for the oceanography of the syllabus of the Union Civil Services as well as State PCS for Preparation for Geography optional. Organisation of the Book The book is divided into five parts—the first part deals with the Basic Concepts, the second part deals with the Geophysical part of the Oceans including global tectonics, the third part deals with the Chemical Properties, the fourth with the Biological Part and the fifth with Resource Part and usefulness for the mankind.