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Master marine biology with INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY with InfoTrac! With a student-friendly writing style, this biology text sets itself apart by taking an ecological approach to the study of marine biology, by providing succinct coverage of key topics, and through the use of the best illustrations and photos currently available. Studying is made easy with phonetic pronunciations, key terms, end-of-chapter questions, websites provided at the end of the chapter, and lists of biology related InfoTrac articles found throughout the text.
Series: Available Titles CengageNOW
Hardcover: 512 pages
Publisher: Brooks Cole; 2 edition (February 15, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0534420729
ISBN-13: 978-0534420727
Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #33,988 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Books > Textbooks > Science & Mathematics > Biology & Life Sciences > Ecology #16 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Biology > Marine Biology #38 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Oceans & Seas
I've used this book with honors bio students - yes, some material needs additional clarification through lecture/labs - but the great joy of this text is the readability. Students enjoy reading this text - and as noted, the photography/printing is gorgeous. Piquing student interest motivates them to delve deeper into the material presented. Check it out!
I bought this book about 4 or 5 years ago for a one-semester marine biology introductory course. It most definitely should be the book that introduces your typical biology student to the wonders of the marine environment. This is one of those books that as a student, you open up and page through before classes even begin, and it is one of those books that you won't want to sell back when the semester is over.The information is understandable, well presented, well documented, and further explained by beautiful photographs, comprehensive charts, and accurate diagrams.As a person who had only been to the actual ocean once before opening George Karleskint's Introduction To Marine Biology, I will gladly tell you that it is THE BOOK responsible for opening wide to me the wonders of the seemingly infinite marine environment. It is the reason why I feel comfortable with further study, and it is why I am still fascinated to this day with grasping the relationships we share with the Marine Environment. I have since studying this book, found myself evermore interested in undertaking a deep call to understanding and appreciating the beauty and sheer magnitude in variety of oceanic creatures. George Karleskint's "Introduction to Marine Biology" is a strong foundation from which to begin such an endeavor, from the huge and awe inspiring living Elkhorn coral, to the tiniest of unicellular marine organisms responsible for depositing the limited fuel that currently keeps economies of the world pumping, this book opens the mind wide and deposits a vast treasure trove of marine information.For all of you students out there: good luck finding a used copy of this book, but what ever amount it is selling for now, it is truly worth the money. You can't put a financial value on the information you'll learn from this book."Introduction to Marine Biology" is a must have for marine biology instructors of all kinds, from the classrooms of Missouri, to the curious beachcomber living on a coastal seashore, and even the outdoor learning centers at a intertidal region near you.
This book is one of the better books out there for beginning students who are just learning about the ocean enviornment. There are inaccuracies (just like all books), yet where it makes it up is in the non technical jargon and easy reading. The graphics and pictures are easy to understand and well placed. I reviewed several books before choosing this one, don't let the other reviews hinder you, it is a solid book.
I am a biology major and my Marine Biology class uses this text.I could honestly say half of the zoological information is false and a few of the charts have major mistakes.As a student I know more about sharks than the author obviusly does as he capitalizes on feeding frenzies and the list of items found in selachii stomachs instead of other wonderful things about sharks.The one redeeming thing this book has is the evolution portion and oh yes the pictures.But if you are interested in Marine Biology it would be best to look elsewhere
I Have found that this book takes the time to explain everything... It makes it easier to follow along. I'm not an college student, so I'm not use to the different terms used in marine biology. but this book took the time to explain it in plain english..
This book is just weak. No substance and mediocre science. Great pictures, though. If that's what you are looking for, buy it. The book simply surveys or brushes over about every facet of "Marine Biology" on the ecological, evolutionary and organismal level. The book is nothing more than a basic/general introduction to the second broadest subject in biology, second to "General Biology". The only thing that separates it from a Gen. Bio book is its concentration on marine organisms and ecology, which isn't especially enlightening or unique.
I had to buy this for a class. My professor was actually one of the authors. I love that there are many pictures of the organisms we studied. It is very easy to read through, not like a normal text book.
This is a great read and has interesting topics. The questions at the end of each chapter help you to evaluate what you read in a different manner. I enjoyed this book.
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