Oceans
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Oceans
（Ecosystem）
Fizroy Dearborn, c1999
Available at 14 libraries
Note
"Reprinted with permission of Facts On File, Inc."--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Ecosystems series is the only source that offers a complete understanding of global ecology. Illustrated with beautiful full-colour photographs, each volume combines the "hard sciences," such as biology and chemistry, with history, economics, and environmental studies. Each ecosystem is presented in its entirety with details on its history, biology, wildlife, beauty, problems, and influence on culture. This interdisciplinary approach emphasizes the complex, interrelated nature of each biome - giving readers the most integrated portrayal of the natural world available. Each volume spans Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, and the Americas to present a particular ecosystem. Coverage offers a basic introduction to ecological concepts and demonstrates how these concepts influence the complex relationship between humans and the environment.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. Geography of the Oceans 2. Geology of the Oceans 3. Chemistry of the Oceans 4. Atmosphere and the Oceans 5. Biology of the Oceans 6. History and the Oceans 7. Exploration of the Oceans 8. Economic Resources of the Oceans 9. Health of the Oceans 10. Management of the Oceans Appendixes Selected Reading Index
by "Nielsen BookData"