- A general foreword/introduction by a notable figure in each discipline - One chapter for each decade, including its own introduction and conclusion - A final conclusion that looks at likely trends in the 21st century - Biographic sidebars of famous scientists - Approximately 50 line illustrations and 50 photographs - Chronologies of key events (Nobel Prizes, great discoveries, and more) - Glossary, index, and other back matter.
- A general foreword/introduction by a notable figure in each discipline - One chapter for each decade, including its own introduction and conclusi...
- A general foreword/introduction by a notable figure in each discipline - One chapter for each decade, including its own introduction and conclusion - A final conclusion that looks at likely trends in the 21st century - Biographic sidebars of famous scientists - Approximately 50 line illustrations and 50 photographs - Chronologies of key events (Nobel Prizes, great discoveries, and more) - Glossary, index, and other back matter.
- A general foreword/introduction by a notable figure in each discipline - One chapter for each decade, including its own introduction and conclusi...
- A general foreword/introduction by a notable figure in each discipline - One chapter for each decade, including its own introduction and conclusion - A final conclusion that looks at likely trends in the 21st century - Biographic sidebars of famous scientists - Approximately 50 line illustrations and 50 photographs - Chronologies of key events (Nobel Prizes, great discoveries, and more) - Glossary, index, and other back matter.
- A general foreword/introduction by a notable figure in each discipline - One chapter for each decade, including its own introduction and conclusi...
The field of marine science began when the first human species walked out of the African savannah and came across a huge body of water. These humans primarily dominated the landmasses, and the question of water travel emerged as they evolved and started looking for alternate means of exploration. For eons, the deep, dark ocean remained a mystery, but during the 20th century, scientists began exploring the marine environment as never before.Marine Science: Decade by Decade documents the history of this science throughout the 20th century. From Swedish hydrographer Otto Pettersson and the...
The field of marine science began when the first human species walked out of the African savannah and came across a huge body of water. These human...
- A general foreword/introduction by a notable figure in each discipline - One chapter for each decade, including its own introduction and conclusion - A final conclusion that looks at likely trends in the 21st century - Biographic sidebars of famous scientists - Approximately 50 line illustrations and 50 photographs - Chronologies of key events (Nobel Prizes, great discoveries, and more) - Glossary, index, and other back matter.
- A general foreword/introduction by a notable figure in each discipline - One chapter for each decade, including its own introduction and conclusi...