World Oceans: A Reference Handbook - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:David E. NewtonSeries:Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover)Publish date:2025-11-27Pages:360
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Bloomsbury AcademicISBN-13:9798216392774UPC:9798216392774Book Category:Nature, ScienceBook Subcategory:Ecosystems & Habitats, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Earth SciencesBook Topic:Oceans & Seas, OceanographySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.74 inchesWeight:1.05Product ID:SCXGX70Y4H
This handbook offers an in-depth discussion of the world's oceans. It discusses the marine life that is dependent on the sea as well as the problems threatening the health of the ocean and its wildlife.
This book opens with an overview of the history of human knowledge and understanding of the oceans and cryosphere, along with related scientific, technological, social, political, and other factors. It presents and discusses about a dozen major problems facing the Earth's oceans today, along with possible solutions. Readers are given an opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas on today's ocean issues, and are provided with additional resources, such as a bibliography, chronology, and glossary, to assist in further study of the issue.
This book opens with an overview of the history of human knowledge and understanding of the oceans and cryosphere, along with related scientific, technological, social, political, and other factors. It presents and discusses about a dozen major problems facing the Earth's oceans today, along with possible solutions. Readers are given an opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas on today's ocean issues, and are provided with additional resources, such as a bibliography, chronology, and glossary, to assist in further study of the issue.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Bloomsbury AcademicISBN-13:9798216392774UPC:9798216392774Book Category:Nature, ScienceBook Subcategory:Ecosystems & Habitats, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Earth SciencesBook Topic:Oceans & Seas, OceanographySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.74 inchesWeight:1.05Product ID:SCXGX70Y4H
David E. Newton holds a BA in Chemistry, an MA in Education from the University of Michigan, USA and an EdD in Science Education from Harvard University, USA.
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