Essentials of Ecology

by G. Tyler Miller Jr., Scott E. Spoolman

Learn how to make a difference in our environment! This succinct 11-chapter, full-color textbook covers scientific principles and concepts, ecosystems, evolution, biodiversity, population ecology, and more. Sustainability is the integrating theme and co-authors G. Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman help you find and implement useful environmental solutions in your life and career. Updated with new information, art, and "Good News" examples, this engaging book offers vivid case studies and hands-on quantitative exercises. The concept-centered approach transforms complex environmental topics and issues into key concepts that you will be able to understand and remember.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Ecology

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Tori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yet another textbook that I actually enjoyed reading and found useful enough that I didn't sell it back. Mine unfortunately did not come with the InfoTrac access card. I was disappointed.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a textbook, it had a lot of interesting information. Combined with the class, I care just a little more about our crazy plant than I did four months ago.

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kind of simple for a college textbook, but it was a 100-level class.