 An
introductory text for students with no formal background in mathematics or science.
Chapters on the history of oceanography, tectonics and the ocean, marine sediments,
air-sea interaction, waves, tides, coastal geology, and animals of the pelagic and benthic
environments feature summaries, key terms, questions, and exercises, plus color photos and
illustrations and a glossary. This fifth edition contains more compact coverage of
essential topics. |