2007, ISBN: 0226740927

[EAN: 9780226740928], Neubuch, [PU: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL], Hardcover. Covering nearly three-quarters of our planet, the world's oceans are a vast and unique ecosystem … Mehr…

[EAN: 9780226740928], Neubuch, [PU: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL], Hardcover. Covering nearly three-quarters of our planet, the world's oceans are a vast and unique ecosystem from which all life on Earth originated. But each year the marine realm is more susceptible to harm by careless exploitation, and as demands for food, waste disposal, transport, and travel increase, the fate of the world's oceans hangs in the balance. This timely guide offers the nonscientist an opportunity to appreciate the importance of this expansive - and fragile - frontier. With selections chosen for their value in identifying the multiple uses of oceans, their resources, and the hurdles they face as the world's population continues to expand and consume their resources at a staggering rate, Oceans collects more than thirty thematically arranged articles from the past decade, including recent pieces written in the wake of the 2004 tsunami. The book features articles that investigate the origins of the world's oceans, the diversity of life in the water, the state of global fisheries, the dangers of natural disasters, and the perils oceans face, whether induced by nature or by humans. With a breadth of topics as wide as the ocean is deep, this Scientific American reader will engage general readers interested in the evolution, ecology, and conservation of the oceanic ecosystem and can be used in courses on introductory oceanography, environmental science, and marine biology. Covering nearly three-quarters of our planet, the world7;s oceans are a vast and unique ecosystem from which all life on Earth originated. But each year the marine realm is more susceptible to harm by careless exploitation, and as demands for food, waste disposal, transport, and travel increase, the fate of the world7;s oceans hangs in the balance. This timely guide offers the nonscientist an opportunity to appreciate the importance of this expansive2;and fragile2;frontier. With selections chosen for their value in identifying the multiple uses of oceans, their resources, and the hurdles they face as the world7;s population continues to expand and consume their resources at a staggering rate, "Oceans "collects more than thirty thematically arranged articles from the past decade, including recent pieces written in the wake of the 2004 tsunami. The book" "features articles that investigate the origins of the world7;s oceans, the diversity of life in the water, the state of global fisheries, the dangers of natural disasters, and the perils oceans face, whether induced by nature or by humans. With breadth of topics as wide as the ocean is deep, this "Scientific American "reader will engage general readers interested in the evolution, ecology, and conservation of the oceanic ecosystem and can be used in courses on introductory oceanography, environmental science, and marine biology. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability., Books<

2007, ISBN: 0226740927

[EAN: 9780226740928], Neubuch, [PU: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL], Hardcover. Covering nearly three-quarters of our planet, the world's oceans are a vast and unique ecosystem … Mehr…

[EAN: 9780226740928], Neubuch, [PU: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL], Hardcover. Covering nearly three-quarters of our planet, the world's oceans are a vast and unique ecosystem from which all life on Earth originated. But each year the marine realm is more susceptible to harm by careless exploitation, and as demands for food, waste disposal, transport, and travel increase, the fate of the world's oceans hangs in the balance. This timely guide offers the nonscientist an opportunity to appreciate the importance of this expansive - and fragile - frontier. With selections chosen for their value in identifying the multiple uses of oceans, their resources, and the hurdles they face as the world's population continues to expand and consume their resources at a staggering rate, Oceans collects more than thirty thematically arranged articles from the past decade, including recent pieces written in the wake of the 2004 tsunami. The book features articles that investigate the origins of the world's oceans, the diversity of life in the water, the state of global fisheries, the dangers of natural disasters, and the perils oceans face, whether induced by nature or by humans. With a breadth of topics as wide as the ocean is deep, this Scientific American reader will engage general readers interested in the evolution, ecology, and conservation of the oceanic ecosystem and can be used in courses on introductory oceanography, environmental science, and marine biology. Covering nearly three-quarters of our planet, the world7;s oceans are a vast and unique ecosystem from which all life on Earth originated. But each year the marine realm is more susceptible to harm by careless exploitation, and as demands for food, waste disposal, transport, and travel increase, the fate of the world7;s oceans hangs in the balance. This timely guide offers the nonscientist an opportunity to appreciate the importance of this expansive2;and fragile2;frontier. With selections chosen for their value in identifying the multiple uses of oceans, their resources, and the hurdles they face as the world7;s population continues to expand and consume their resources at a staggering rate, "Oceans "collects more than thirty thematically arranged articles from the past decade, including recent pieces written in the wake of the 2004 tsunami. The book" "features articles that investigate the origins of the world7;s oceans, the diversity of life in the water, the state of global fisheries, the dangers of natural disasters, and the perils oceans face, whether induced by nature or by humans. With breadth of topics as wide as the ocean is deep, this "Scientific American "reader will engage general readers interested in the evolution, ecology, and conservation of the oceanic ecosystem and can be used in courses on introductory oceanography, environmental science, and marine biology. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability., Books<

2007, ISBN: 9780226740928

Hard cover, New., Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 320 p. Contains: Illustrations. Scientific American Readers. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-… Mehr…

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2007, ISBN: 9780226740928

Editor: Scientific American, University of Chicago Press, Hardcover, Auflage: Illustrated, 320 Seiten, Publiziert: 2007-03-15T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: 64 halftones,… Mehr…

Editor: Scientific American, University of Chicago Press, Hardcover, Auflage: Illustrated, 320 Seiten, Publiziert: 2007-03-15T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: 64 halftones, 0.62 kg, Marine Biology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Science & Math, Subjects, Books, Geology, Earth Sciences, Oceanography, Oceans & Seas, Nature & Ecology, University of Chicago Press, 2007<

2007, ISBN: 9780226740928

A Scientific American Reader, Buch, Hardcover, [PU: University of Chicago Press], University of Chicago Press, 2007