Essentials of Ecology

by G. Tyler Miller Jr., G. Tyler Tyler Miller

Miller's ESSENTIALS OF ECOLOGY is the ideal alternative to other ecology texts available today, which tend to be too difficult for non-majors. A succinct, 11-chapter introduction, ESSENTIALS OF ECOLOGY uses clear, straightforward language and provides the scientific foundation necessary to understand ecological issues. ESSENTIALS OF ECOLOGY features the accuracy, balance, and current coverage that have made Miller's texts best-sellers. In fact, Miller's books are used more often at colleges across the country and around the world than any other texts! ESSENTIALS OF ECOLOGY covers scientific principles and concepts, ecosystems, evolution and biodiversity, biogeography, aquatic ecology, community ecology, population dynamics, and geology, as well as human population growth and demography. Miller has designed ESSENTIALS OF ECOLOGY to be flexible and adaptable for almost any approach. With fair and balanced coverage and Internet tools integrated throughout, the book features an extensively developed art program and the most current coverage of the subject.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Ecology

304 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.