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CHOICE
“The second edition of this classic, now published in both print [Nov 2009] and electronic formats, continues the tradition of the first—it is the best encyclopedic resource on the subject of ocean studies. The newer articles focus on climate, remote sensing, data modeling, and the economic and political aspects of ocean studies. The electronic edition reviewed here includes an interactive listing of related articles that connects to ScienceDirect; this feature is extremely helpful for those interested in finding additional information on the topics. The electronic edition is easy to navigate and allows users to look at a summary text, the full PDF article, and the related articles. Graphs, charts, formula drawings, and pictures load quickly and are very legible. This encyclopedia will be indispensable for libraries supporting programs in oceanography. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers.”
“The new additions incorporate current, important issues/problems
arising out of man's activities, for example, climate change effects,
pollution effects, loss of habitats etc. The integration of economic
considerations into what was formerly confined to pure science is
timely also.”
OCEANOGRAPHY
"...Superb job of building a hierarchical system of cross-referencing...
a good addition to any university library, and should certainly be part of
the holdings of graduate institutions in the marine science community."
EOS, Tranactions, American Geophysical Union
"...Comprehensive, up-to-date, well illustrated, and well written...
If you are studying oceanography, or teaching it, do gain access to this set
of volumes. You will come to treasure it as a great source of information...
The main task of the editors, of course, is to define the range of the encyclopedic
treatment and the level of the writing, and to find the best possible scientists
for producing the entries. These tasks were pursued with resounding success...
Again, thanks to the editors of Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences for
pulling this through, and congratulations on producing an outstanding reference
work."
CHOICE
"Destined to become a classic in oceanographic studies, this work achieves
its intention to be the most comprehensive, current work in its field. The
signed articles, by leading experts in the field, are extensive, well written,
and highly informative. Topics covered range from the study of atmospheric
input of pollution to the effects of waves on beaches. Many of the articles
will not be found in briefer general encyclopedias on this topic. Entries are
well indexed and cross-referenced; many list additional citations for further
reading. The volumes are well illustrated with graphs, charts, formulas, drawings,
and pictures. This will be an extremely useful reference tool for students,
educators, or researchers looking for information in oceanographic studies.
Highly recommended for all libraries."
E-STREAMS
"...A tremendous work of 6 volumes covering a broad range of topics directly
and indirectly related to ocean sciences."
AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS
Named by Library Journal as a "2001 Best Reference Source."
Want to submit a review? Please email it to t.herbst@elsevier.com
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