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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Bloomsbury Academic
20 March 2025

Maritime history; Oceanography (seas)

Discover the science, cultural history, and environmental importance of our planet’s oceans.

The second edition of this award-winning encyclopedia has been updated throughout and includes more than 20 additional entries and highlights timely concerns, including overfishing and microplastics, while also providing expanded coverage of the role oceans play in modern society, from cruise ships to the America’s Cup competition. Part I of the book features a collection of 10 thematic essays, covering the five oceans of the world and broad areas of study such as the shipping industry and the changing nature of ocean boundaries. Part II includes more than 115 encyclopedia entries exploring topics ranging from the Bermuda Triangle to maritime law, from tsunamis to ocean acidification. Sidebars throughout offer fascinating facts that complement the main text.

The oceans of the world are the lifeblood of our planet. They act as a climate regulator, absorbing heat and influencing weather patterns. The oceans teem with a vast and mostly unexplored diversity of life, providing us with food and medicine. Historically, oceans have been the highways of exploration and trade, connecting continents and fostering cultural exchange. From ancient Polynesian voyagers to modern shipping lanes, societies have relied on the oceans for transportation and resources. Yet, despite their vastness and importance, the world’s oceans face numerous threats, including the effects of climate change, pollution, and exploitation of their bounty.

Edited by: Rainer F. Buschmann (California State University–Channel Islands USA), Lance Nolde (California State University–Channel Islands, USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 258mm, Width: 186mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 1.100kg
ISBN: 9781440881589
ISBN 10: 1440881588
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 20 March 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Primary , Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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