Living in the Environment 18th Edition by Tyler Miller, Scott Spoolman 9781285197289 1285197283

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ISBN 10: 1285197283

ISBN 13: 9781285197289

Author: G. Tyler Miller, Scott E. Spoolman

“Inspiring people to care about the planet.” In the new edition of LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT, authors Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman have partnered with the National Geographic Society to develop a text designed to equip students with the inspiration and knowledge they need to make a difference solving today’s environmental issues. Exclusive content highlights important work of National Geographic Explorers, and features over 200 new photos, maps, and illustrations that bring course concepts to life. Using sustainability as the integrating theme, LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT 18e, provides clear introductions to the multiple environmental problems that we face and balanced discussions to evaluate potential solutions. In addition to the integration of new and engaging National Geographic content, every chapter has been thoroughly updated and 18 new Core Case Studies offer current examples of present environmental problems and scenarios for potential solutions. The concept-centered approach used in the text transforms complex environmental topics and issues into key concepts that students will understand and remember. Overall, by framing the concepts with goals for more sustainable lifestyles and human communities, students see how promising the future can be and their important role in shaping it. Team up with Miller/Spoolman’s, LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT and the National Geographic Society to offer your students the most inspiring introduction to environmental science available!

Table of contents:

1. Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

2. Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems

3. Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work?

4. Biodiversity and Evolution

5. Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

6. The Human Population and Its Impact

7. Climate and Biodiversity

8. Aquatic Biodiversity

9. Sustaining Biodiversity: Saving Species and Ecosystem Services

10. Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity: Saving Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services

11. Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

12. Food Production and the Environment

13. Water Resources

14. Nonrenewable Mineral Resources

15. Nonrenewable Energy

16. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

17. Environmental Hazards and Human Health

18. Air Pollution

19. Climate Disruption

20. Water Pollution

21. Solid and Hazardous Waste

22. Urbanization and Sustainability

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