An Introduction to Marine Biogeochemistry
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Book Overview
Focuses on the ocean's role in the global biogeochemical cycling of selected elements and the impact of humans on the transport of these elements. Among the topics covered are the chemical composition of seawater from the perspectives of elemental speciation and the impact of solutes on water's physical behavior; biogeochemical phenomena which control accumulation and preservation of marine sediments; marine chemistry of radioactive and stable isotopes; seawater pollution. Contains many examples as well as steady-state models to aid readers in understanding this relatively young, growing and complex science.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0471509469
ISBN13:9780471509462
Release Date:January 1992
Publisher:Wiley
Length:752 Pages
Weight:3.20 lbs.
Dimensions:1.6" x 7.8" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
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great textbook
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Another great introductory textbook for Biogeochemical Oceanography. You will get the essential basics of this subject from this book.
Dr. Libes is thorough and easy to understand
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
In this text, Dr. Libes tackles the inter-relationship between all the sciences as they occur in the marine environment. She entertains the most complex concepts with pragmatic efficiency. It is a delight to read and work through, levaing you with a real sense of understanding. Excellent and resourceful, this text is a must for any serious Oceanographer.
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