Book Description This outstanding overview， like its predecessors， introduces readerÕs to the oceanÕs complex systems and their impact on our lives and futures. As an underlying theme， the author explains science as a process of continual inquiry and open testing of ideas. The Seventh Edition reflects the most recent advances and developments in ocean and other earth sciences. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. The publisher， Prentice-Hall Engineering/Science/Mathematics This outstanding overview， like its predecessors， introduces readers to the ocean's complex systems and their impact on our lives and futures. As an underlying theme， the author explains science as a process of continual inquiry and open testing of ideas. The Seventh Edition reflects the most recent advances and developments in ocean and other Earth sciences. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. See all Editorial Reviews