The Sea Around Us
by Rachel Carson
Book Summary Information
Author: Rachel CarsonAfterword: Jeffrey S. Levinton
Foreword: Ann H. Zwinger
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Format: Deluxe Edition
Published: 1991-12-12
ISBN: 0195069978
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Product features:
- ISBN13: 9780195069976
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Review: on the SPECIAL EDITION of this title.
Summary: 4 Stars
This Special Edition features a new chapter [afterward] written by Jeffrey Levinton, a leading expert in marine ecology, who brings the scientific sede of The Sea Around Us completely up to date [1989]. Levington incorporates the most recent thinking on continental drift, coral reefs, the spread of the ocean floor, the deterioration of the oceans, mass extinction of sea life, and many other topics. In addition, acclaimed nature writer Ann Zwinger has contributed a brief forward. [This information copied from the back cover.]
Summary of The Sea Around Us
Published in 1951, The Sea Around Us is one of the most remarkably successful books ever written about the natural world. Reintroducing a classic work to a whole new generation of readers, this Special Edition features a new chapter written by Jeffrey Levinton, a leading expert in marine ecology, that brings the scientific side of the book completely up to date.Ecology Books
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