Global Ocean Science: Toward an Integrated Approach Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Commission on Geosciences Environment an (Author), Ocean Studies Board (Author) |
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ISBN: 030906564X ISBN-13: 9780309065641 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $57.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 1999 Annotation: During recent years, large-scale investigations into global climate change and other highly visible issues have taken the lion's share of declining research funds. At the same time, funding for basic research in such core disciplines as physical oceanography, biological oceanography, chemical oceanography, and marine geology has dwindled. Depths of Knowledge examines how the largest U.S. ocean research programs, such as the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) and the Joint Global Ocean Flux Study (JGOFS), have significantly contributed to our understanding of the oceans. The book examines the impact of these programs on research, education, and collegiality within this diverse scientific community and offers recommendations to help ensure a vital future for ocean science, including: |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Oceanography |
Dewey: 551.46 |
LCCN: 98-58045 |
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.23" W x 9.27" (1.02 lbs) 184 pages |
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Publisher Description: During recent years, large-scale investigations into global climate change and other highly visible issues have taken the lion's share of declining research funds. At the same time, funding for basic research in such core disciplines as physical oceanography, biological oceanography, chemical oceanography, and marine geology has dwindled. Global Ocean Science examines how the largest U.S. ocean research programs, such as the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) and the Joint Global Ocean Flux Study (JGOFS), have significantly contributed to our understanding of the oceans. The book examines the impact of these programs on research, education, and collegiality within this diverse scientific community and offers recommendations to help ensure a vital future for ocean science, including:
This practical book will be welcomed by ocean investigators, users of oceanographic research findings, policymakers, administrators, educators, and students. |