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_a551.46 _bGAR/E |
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100 | 1 | _aGarrison, Tom | |
245 | 1 | 0 | _aEssentials of oceanography |
250 | _a6 | ||
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_aAustralia _bBrooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, _cc2012. |
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300 | _axxii, 436 p. | ||
520 | _aThe sixth edition of ESSENTIALS OF OCEANOGRAPHY, International Edition conveys Garrison's enthusiasm for oceanography to non-science students taking an introductory course. It is a streamlined version of his bestselling OCEANOGRAPHY, International Edition text, but was created specifically to meet the needs of a shorter course. This text provides a basic understanding of the scientific questions, complexities, and uncertainties involved in ocean use, and the role and importance of oceans in nurturing and sustaining life on the planet. | ||
650 | 0 | _aOceanography | |
942 | _cBK | ||
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