Michael E. Q. Pilson (University of Rhode Island)

Gebundenes Buch

An Introduction to the Chemistry of the Sea

Beschreibung

Providing an engaging introduction to marine chemistry, this book highlights the ocean's geochemical interactions with the solid earth and atmosphere. With new end-of-chapter problems and summaries, plus appendices listing key properties, equations and constants for calculating oceanographic processes, this new edition provides the fundamental tools for students of oceanography.

Autor

Michael E. Q. Pilson is Emeritus Professor of Oceanography at the Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island and has taught a course on chemical oceanography for most of the past 40 years. For some years, he directed the Marine Ecosystems Research Laboratory at Rhode Island, conducting experimental study of biogeochemistry in shallow coastal waters. Professor Pilson has published around 90 papers on chemical, physical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of oceanography and has advised students in chemical and biological areas. His broad range of experience has shaped his oceanography course to be accessible and interesting to students with diverse backgrounds, interests and professional goals.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• 2. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 540
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Februar 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 208mm x 33mm
• Gewicht: 1292g
• ISBN-13: 9780521887076
• ISBN-10: 0521887070
• Artikelnr.: 36275216

Rezensionen

'... an excellent overview of the field of marine chemistry ... The extensive appendixes provide useful basic information on diverse subjects. High[ly] recommended.' M. W. Han, Choice