Living in the Environment: Concepts, Connections, and Solutions, 16th Edition

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

In this current, thought-provoking environmental science textbook, G. Tyler Miller and new coauthor Scott Spoolman bring the concept of sustainability to the forefront. Students are engaged and motivated with vivid case studies and hands-on quantitative exercises. As the authors showcase four scientific principles of sustainability, they immerse students in the many practical steps they, as individuals, can take toward more sustainable lifestyles. The book's new concept-centered format transforms complex environmental topics and issues into key concepts that students will understand and remember.

Genres: Nonfiction, Environment, Reference, Textbooks, Science, School, Sustainability

674 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

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

[Jose Moa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is so far i know the bible of environement sciences,it touchs allmost all subjects,extensively and is profuselly illustrated with pictures and graphics.Honestly i dont read it all,i have it as a consulting book

[Hao Ca Vien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miller and Spoolman create a vivid compendium of the world's environmental problems and solutions. They go in depth into what can be done and whose currently helping the situation. Many practical solutions for corporations, legislators, developers, and even citizens are listed thoroughly. They always go back to the principles of sustainability which include leaving the world in a better place than it was started. Many other tips and solutions are in this great anthology of today's current environmental undertakings. Please read this and treasure it fully! Pass it to your friends and join the cause of helping our planet Earth recover.

[Elise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes this is a textbook but I read almost the whole thing so I'm going to count it.

I wish there were more pictures and examples of concepts and things that they are trying to explain. Most pages were very dense with words with few examples and even fewer pictures which got quite boring despite being a topic that I am very interested in. I often had to google better examples and definitions, but otherwise it was a very interesting textbook.

[CORSAK FAN ♤♡◇♧ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thorough introduction to environmental science, especially if you have no previous formal background in the field (like yours truly). Visuals are accompanied by clear explanations, which I always need and appreciate with a science textbook. This was interesting to read, even though it was for a gen ed class, because it explained concepts well and made everything applicable to life and the world around us.

[sima Teimourianmotlagh · Rating 2 out of 5]

راستش زیستن در محیط زیست جز اون دسته کتاب هایی بود که خیلی باهش ارتباط برقرار نکردم و بین کتاب هایی که در زمینه محیط زیست و شناخت اون نوشته شده.

میشه گفت جز کتاب هایی بود که خیلی حرف خاص و جدیدی برای گفتن نداره و انگار تکرار کتاب هایی مثل شناخت محیط زیست و اکولوژی هست و به شخصه ترجیح میدم کتاب هایی دیگه رو برای خوندن در این زمینه انتخاب کنم.

[Belle Meade School]

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[mari 🧸 · Rating 1 out of 5]

by far the most interesting book i have ever read….. the plot is crazy!!!

[Oscar · Rating 4 out of 5]

77 PAGES OF NOTES!!!

[Jerry]

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[ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

my first textbook introduction to environmentalism. EYE OPENING BOOK! I was required to read this for intro to environmental studies at UC Davis. It actually had a little secion in the book that highlighted a sustianable community in Davis, though the book was not written by a professor at Davis. The book was very progressive thinking for a textbook.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

A basic environmental science text book. Personally, I thought the author was a little too fond of technological solutions to environmental problems (GMOs and nuclear energy are not solutions in my book), but overall, a good, basic textbook.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provides a fairly good overview of the plight of the environment and offers suggestions to improve it. Fairly depressing but has spurred me to consider more environmentally-friendly methods for achieving my ends.

[Deena · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great reference book!

[Thebasantbc · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book helped alot to me in persuing my higher degree in past and i hope I ll get stick to it for the rest of my professional life. Thanks to Sir. G.Tyler Miller.

[René · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found a textbook that I actually liked! I didn't have to scour the web to find out what the heck it was talking about.

[Audrey Rudinsky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to say that I read almost all of this book for APES class! Enjoyed some parts, was bored to tears by other parts.

[Cameron Motsinger · Rating 1 out of 5]

meh

[Lesley Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

If I have to read for my coursework, then I'm taking credit for it!

[Riley K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting information in this text book.

[Belle Meade School]

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