Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science [With CD-ROM and Infotrac]

Make the connection between you, your students, and the ocean. Investigate this edition of Tom Garrison's Oceanography. You'll find Garrison's infectious curiosity and passion for teaching on every page of this best-selling introduction to oceanography text. The accurate, balanced, and proven presentation of Oceanography ensures that you'll find the coverage that suits your needs, whatever your approach: Balanced coverage of physical and biological oceanography Taxonomical and ecological coverage of marine biology Clear illustrations of oceanography's connections to other fields, such as physics, chemistry, and economics. Tom Garrison's collaboration with hundreds of reviewers ensures that Oceanography meets both your goals and students' goals. He listened to expert reviewers, who made sure that this edition contains the latest research and trends. And, he incorporated feedback from hundreds of student reviewers, who made sure that this edition contains the latest research and trends. And, he incorporated feedback from hundreds of student reviewers, who evaluated the text's clarity and accessibility. The result? A text that students enjoy reading and instructors feel confident using with their course.