Sustaining the Earth: An Integrated Approach (Wadsworth Biology Series) - Softcover

Miller, Jr. G. Tyler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534239226 ISBN 13: 9780534239220

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 1995

Synopsis

This streamlined book distills the key concepts in environmental science and uses a global approachto emphasize how environmental and resource problems are interrelated, requiring understanding on a local, regional, national, and global level.

About this title

About the Author:

G. Tyler Miller has written 62 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. They have been used by almost three million students and have been translated into eight languages. Miller has a professional background in chemistry, physics, and ecology. He has a PhD from the University of Virginia and has received two honorary doctoral degrees for his contributions to environmental education. He taught college for 20 years, developed one of the nation's first environmental studies programs, and developed an innovative interdisciplinary undergraduate science program before deciding to write environmental science textbooks full time in 1975. Currently, he is the president of Earth Education and Research, which is devoted to improving environmental education.

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0534239226
• ISBN 13: 9780534239220
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 325