Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (Books a la Carte)

Withgott, Jay H.; Laposata, Matthew

ISBN 10: 0321753305 ISBN 13: 9780321753304

Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman, 2011

Synopsis

This edition features the exact same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value for your students—this format costs 35% less than a new textbook.

Essential Environment: The Science behind the Stories,Fourth Edition engages students with integrated central case studies that provide students with a tangible framework for understanding science in a brief 18-chapter book. Jay Withgott and new co-author Matt Laposata present the latest coverage of environmental science and introduce new FAQ sections to address common student misconceptions.

Package consists of:

• Essential Environment: The Science behind the Stories, Fourth Edition Books a la Carte Edition

About this title

About the Author

Jay H. Withgott

Jay H. Withgott is a science and environmental writer with a background in scientific research and teaching. He holds degrees from Yale University, the University of Arkansas, and the University of Arizona. As a researcher, he has published scientific papers on topics in ecology, evolution, animal behavior, and conservation biology in journals including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B, Evolution, and Animal Behavior. He has taught university-level laboratory courses in ecology, ornithology, vertebrate diversity, anatomy, and general biology.

As a science writer, Jay has authored articles for a variety of journals and magazines including Science, New Scientist, BioScience, Smithsonian, Current Biology, Conservation in Practice, and Natural History. He combines his scientific expertise with his past experience as a reporter and editor for daily newspapers to make science accessible and engaging for general audiences.

Jay lives with his wife, biologist Susan Masta, in Portland, Oregon.

 

Scott Brennan

Scott Brennan has taught environmental science, ecology, resource policy, and journalism at Western Washington University and at Walla Walla Community College. He has also worked as a journalist, photographer, and consultant.

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321753305
• ISBN 13: 9780321753304
• Binding: Loose Leaf
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 464