Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories

by Jay Withgott

For courses in introductory environmental science. Engage students in science through current environmental issues Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories , 6th Edition by Jay Withgott and Matt Laposata, is the #1 book in the introductory environmental science market and known for its student-friendly narrative style, integration of real stories and case studies, and presentation of the latest science and research. The 6th edition features new opportunities to help students see connections between integrated case studies and the science in each chapter, and highlights sustainable solutions that have successfully helped address environmental problems. Coverage of topical issues upholds the text’s hard-won reputation for currency, using the most recent data available and focusing on emerging issues. Updates include new features such as Success Stories that demonstrate positive solutions to address local, national, and global environmental problems. New Case Study Video Tours take students on a virtual tour of the locations featured in each chapter’s Central Case Study and can be assigned in Mastering Environmental Science. The succinct and affordable 6th Edition is streamlined with updated coverage and carefully crafted to make the text readable, informative, and engaging . Also available packaged with Mastering Environmental Science or as an easy-to-use, standalone Pearson eText Mastering TM is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and often improves results for each student.
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Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Textbooks, Nature, School

496 pages, Paperback

First published September 13, 2011

Reviews

[Nunya · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a textbook :/

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a required textbook for my Earth Science college course.

It covers the following topics:

** Environmental Economics and Environmental Policy
** Environmental Systems: Chemistry, Energy, and Ecosystems
** Evolution, Biodiversity, and Population Ecology
** Species Interactions and Community Ecology
** Human Population
** Soil, Agriculture, and the Future of Food
** Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
** Cities, Forests, and Park: Land Use and Resource Management
** Environmental Health and Toxicology
** Geology, Minerals, and Mining
** Fresh Water, Oceans, and Coasts: Systems, Resources, and Conservation
** Atmospheric Science and Air Pollution
** Global Climate Change
** Nonrenewable Energy Sources, Their Impacts, and Energy Conservation
** Renewable Energy Alternatives
** Waste Management

Despite the subject, the book was indeed educational, informative, and engaging.

[Maddie Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This remains to be the only textbook I have ever read cover to cover. I enjoyed it, fascinated by ecology and the environment. Most interesting class I have ever taken.

[Angelina · Rating 3 out of 5]

for school

[Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read this for my Environmental Biology class.

[Xinyan Chen · Rating 4 out of 5]

i read this for my apes class! it was a newer edition (6th edition) and included 24 chapters as opposed to the 18 covered in the 4th edition. it was the best textbook i had to read this year lol. a lot less dry than my apush one for sure. also, really useful if you want to have concrete anecdotes and facts to support any arguments with people who are opposed to sustainability efforts!

[Litbitch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad at all for a textbook. Definitely leans toward environmentalism and sustainability. A nice overview of environmental science. Wish they had included more references

[Andrea Robinson]

Excellent text book. I learned so much about the planet, renewable energy and the future needs of people.

[Kymberli · Rating 1 out of 5]

Honestly, it's a textbook. A really expensive textbook.

[Mark Singer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Boiler-plate textbook that needed an editor.