Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #349069 in Books
• Published on: 2003-02-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 350 pages

Customer Reviews

The sea! Oh the sea!
Paul Pinet's book is aimed at the formal student new, not only to the subject, but to science in general. He assumes the reader knows no science at all and in so doing gradually introduces the reader to the wonders of the sea, and all the science necessary for that understanding. "Oceanography" is a very formal name for a subject that probably interests more people than they realise. If you have ever wondered about waves, ocean currents or life in the sea then this book is ideal for anyone to learn from, irrespective of their formal education. It is lavishly illustrated with excellent clear diagrams that complement a clear, easy to read text which nevertheless imparts the author's enthusiasm for the subject. There are a host of pedagogical features that a student will benefit from and the casual reader can happily ignore. There are links to a dedicated website and further reading, so that the beginner can take this book and advance with it. All in all, a wonderful book. I read it on my commuter train - my only criticism is the floppy cover and square shape means it physically deteriorates en route! A minor point for a wealth of interesting information, extremely well presented.

Well constructed book
An excellent introduction to a subject matter which has a mix of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Geomorphology......... etc. I was looking for a book which gently let me into this fascinating world and I was not disappointed. I am not a scientist by any stretch of the imagination, but the layout and explanations (particularly the diagrams) were very good and has left me with a much deeper understanding of how essential the oceans are to the wellbeing of this wonderful planet of ours. The book has inspired me to continue to take an active interest in the marine environment and all things 'green'.