Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science (with OceanographyNow, InfoTrac) | 
 enlarge | Author: Tom S. Garrison
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Category: Book
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 15359
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 5
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 544
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 11 x 9.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0534408877
Dewey Decimal Number: 551
EAN: 9780534408879
ASIN: 0534408877
Publication Date: March 19, 2004
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Condition: Textbook 5th Student edition. rebound. CD NOT INCLUDED. Moderate dirt, wear, wrinkling, or creasing on cover and spine. Covers are bent. heavy wear on corners of cover. fair binding. may have a few loose pages. NO apparent missing pages. Heavy staining or wrinkling from liquid damage. Does not affect the text. heavy writing and highlighting. jlr JG LM ct TG All of our books are Legally copy righted US student editions
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This Fifth Edition of OCEANOGRAPHY conveys Garrison's enthusiasm for oceanography to non-science students and concentrates on maximizing student learning. Garrison brings focus and excitement to students' natural appreciation of the complexities of the ocean with integrated technology and a stunning visual program. Drawing on his more than thirty years of teaching experience, Garrison is intent on writing for how students learn best: he is the only oceanography author to consistently consult students about each new edition and incorporate their suggestions, creating a dynamic, current student focus. He provides students with a basic understanding of the scientific questions, complexities, and uncertainties involved in ocean use and the role and importance of the ocean in nurturing and sustaining life on the planet. Also, with a feel for students' excitement at discovering connections, Garrison increases the emphasis in this edition on the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, stressing its links to biology, chemistry, geology, physics, meteorology, astronomy, ecology, history, and economics. To further enrich the student experience, this edition is now fully integrated, on a concept level and with book-specific interactivities, with a FREE brand-new, student tutorial system called OceanographyNow. OceanographyNow is Web-based, assessment-driven, and completely flexible, offering a personalized learning plan based on each student's quiz results to help students focus on the concepts they don't yet understand. Enhanced illustrations, seamless integration of online resources, and a rich suite of student resources (with an optional regional emphasis) complete the Garrison learning experience. "This text is a must for any student searching for a detailed, yet easy to understand introduction to science." - Tanya Johnson, President of Associated Students at Skyline College, on Garrison's OCEANOGRAPHY.
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Oceanography is fun December 3, 2008
I bought this book for my Oceanography class and compared to other Oceanography texts I've come across, this book is definitely more concise and better organized.
Everyhting you need to know as an intro to marine science September 2, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is very well laid out. I am a teacher and would absolutely recommend this as an intro textbook to marine science. It contains all that you would need to know. great as a first year colledge text or even an advanced high school textbook.
 Oceanography Text Book September 28, 2005
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Purchase and delivery were right on key. Very pleased with whole process. Item arrived in excellent condition. My daughter received a B+ on her first Oceanography College Exam (just points away from an A). That makes all the difference in the world....................Thanks.
One of Tom Garrison's Students August 26, 2002
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
I took Tom Garrison's class at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA. Wonderful class! He taught along with the book and every session was both insightful and interesting. Dr. Garrison is without a match in instructional etiquette and eloquence. Indeed, this book showcases his best work on the subject. Read the book... Be educated by the diagrams and charts... Be taken back at the amazing realms of life under the ocean... And most of all, be in awe of a marvelous earth (or "Oceanus") that is in great need of our consideration right now. Otherwise we end up dead like the aliens... Oops.. I hope I did't give a way the ending! If you have few bucks, come and take the class at OCC. You will be so glad you did. Just don't come in late through one of the side doors, or leave your cell phone on. He can't STAND those things! It drives him CRAZY!
Best textbook I've ever read. March 16, 1999
This textbook is very well written. It is ubnderstandible to students and others of all ages and interests. It contains intersting color pictures and graphics about the subject material for each chapter. Each chapter also contains web links to a homepage that accompanies the book. The book is full of intersting personal stories, history, theory, and facts. Dr. Garrison and all who have contributed to this book have set the standard for textbooks and integrated learning for the next decade.
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