Intended For The More Concise Course, Essential Invitation To Oceanography Provides A Thorough Introduction To Oceanographic Concepts While Omitting Advanced Topics That Some Courses Do Not Require. Written For The Non-Science Student, This Text Lets Readers Explore How The Oceans Work While Explaining Their Relevance Within The Four Major Divisions Of Ocean Science--Geology, Chemistry, Physcis, And Biology. A Student-Friendly Writing Style And Rich Pedagogy Help Students Fully Understand And Retain The Important Concepts At Hand, And Feature Boxes Throughout Engage Them With The Fascinating...