Inspiring people to care about the planet In the new edition of ESSENTIALS OF ECOLOGY 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 100 new photos maps and illustrations that bring course concepts to life Using sustainability as the integrating theme ESSENTIALS OF ECOLOGY 7e covers scientific principles and concepts ecosystems evolution biodiversity population ecology and more In addition to the integration of new and engaging National Geographic content every chapter has been thoroughly updated and 6 new Core Case Studies offer current examples of 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 Inspiring people to care about the planet In the new edition of ESSENTIALS OF ECOLOGY 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 100 new photos maps and illustrations that bring course concepts to life Using sustainability as the integrating theme ESSENTIALS OF ECOLOGY 7e covers scientific principles and concepts ecosystems evolution biodiversity population ecology and more In addition to the integration of new and engaging National Geographic content every chapter has been thoroughly updated and 6 new Core Case Studies offer current examples of 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