The World's Oceans: Geography, History, and Environment

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Rainer F. Buschmann (California State University–Channel Islands, USA) Lance Nolde (California State University–Channel Islands, USA)

The World's Oceans

Geography, History, and Environment

Rainer F. Buschmann (California State University–Channel Islands, USA), Lance Nolde (California State University–Channel Islands, USA)

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ABC-CLIO
26 July 2018

Oceanography (seas); Sea life & the seashore

This single-volume resource explores the five major oceans of the world, addressing current issues such as sea rise and climate change and explaining the significance of the oceans from historical, geographic, and cultural perspectives. The World's Oceans: Geography, History, and Environment is a one-stop resource that describes in-depth the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Southern Oceans and identifies their importance, today and throughout history. Essays address the subject areas of oceans and seas in world culture, fishing and shipping industries through history, ocean exploration, and climate change and oceans.

The book also presents dozens of entries covering a breadth of topics on human culture, the environment, history, and current issues as they relate to the oceans and ocean life. Sample entries provide detailed information on topics such as the Bermuda Triangle, Coral Reefs, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Ice Melt, Myths and Legends, Piracy, and Whaling. Contributions to the work come from top researchers in the fields of history and maritime studies, including Paul D'Arcy, John Gillis, Tom Hoogervorst, Michael North, and Lincoln Paine. The volume highlights the numerous ways in which Earth's oceans have influenced culture and society, from the earliest seafaring civilizations to the future of the planet.

Edited by: Rainer F. Buschmann (California State University–Channel Islands USA), Lance Nolde (California State University–Channel Islands, USA)
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 1.134kg
ISBN: 9781440843518
ISBN 10: 1440843511
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 26 July 2018
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rainer F. Buschmann is professor and founding faculty member in the history program at the California State University Channel Islands. Lance Nolde is assistant professor in the history program at California State University Channel Islands.