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100			_aGarrison, Tom _9856326
245		0	_aEssentials of oceanography
250			_a5th
260			_aAustralia, _bBrooks/Cole: _c2009.
300			_axxv, 434p. _c: col. ill.
500			_aAppendix 1-7, 389-406p.; Glossary 407-426p.; Index 427-434p.
520			_aThe fifth edition of ESSENTIALS OF OCEANOGRAPHY conveys Garrison's enthusiasm for oceanography to non-science students taking the introductory course. It is a streamlined version of his bestselling OCEANOGRAPHY text, but was created specifically to meet the needs of the 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			_a Oceanography _9856327
650			_aGeology _9856328
700			_aGarrison, Tom _9856326
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