G. Tyler Miller Jr. has written or co-authored 60 editions of various textbooks for introductory courses in environmental science, basic ecology, energy, and environmental chemistry. Since 1975, Miller's books have been the most widely used textbooks for environmental science in the United States and throughout the world. Miller has a PhD from the University of Virginia and has received two honorary doctorate degrees for his contributions to environmental education. He taught college for 20 years and developed an innovative interdisciplinary undergraduate science program before deciding to write environmental science textbooks full time in 1975.
Well after my university years, I took a uni-level class in essential ecology & environment that relied heavily on another of Tyler’s books, Environmental Science. Since I live in a rural valley with a river & a lake, surrounded by forests, I was moved to acquire this excellent book, Resource Conservation and Management. I use it mainly as a reference book, and rate it high. (Look for a nice used copy, without student highlighting — price should be good.)