World Oceans: A Reference Handbook - David E. Newton Book

  • Author: David E. Newton
  • Publisher: ABC-CLIO
  • Cover Type: Hardcover
  • Pages: 360 pages
  • Language: English
  • Genre: Science, Nature & Maths, Earth Sciences
  • Genre Class: Professional, Vocational, Tertiary, Education, (US:, College)
  • World Oceans: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth discussion of the worlds 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.World Oceans: A Reference Handbook 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. The second chapter presents and discusses about a dozen major problems facing the Earths oceans today, along with possible solutions. The third chapter provides interested individuals with an opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas on todays ocean issues, and remaining chapters provide additional resources, such as a bibliography, a chronology, and a glossary, to assist the reader in her or his further study of the issue.Where most books for young adults learning about world oceans take a purely expository treatment, this book provides readers with additional information as well as resources, allowing them to learn more and inform further study of the subject.

    P>Book Description World Oceans: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth discussion of the worlds 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. About the Author: David E. Newton is the author of more than 400 textbooks, encyclopedias, workbooks, and other educational materials, primarily in the field of science and math.

    (BK-9781440875434)

    SKU BK-9781440875434
    Barcode # 9781440875434
    Brand ABC-CLIO
    Artist / Author David E. Newton
    Shipping Weight 0.6690kg
    Shipping Width 0.160m
    Shipping Height 0.030m
    Shipping Length 0.240m
    Type Hardcover

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