"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. offers additional exclusive National
Geographic content, including high-quality videos on important
environmental problems and efforts being made to address them. Team up
with Mller/Spoolman's, Living in the Environment and the National
Geographic Society to offer your students the most inspiring
introduction to environmental science available!