Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (7th Edition)
Environment: The Science Behind the Stories provides an integrated and case-study-oriented approach to environmental science, helping readers see the connections between scientific research and real-world issues. Author Jay H. Withgott utilizes a narrative-driven format that centers each chapter around a “Central Case Study,” making complex environmental topics accessible and engaging. This edition emphasizes critical thinking and data analysis, providing the tools necessary to evaluate environmental challenges and sustainable solutions in a rapidly changing world.
The 7th Edition offers updated data, new “Science Behind the Stories” features, and expanded coverage of current topics such as climate change, renewable energy, and biodiversity loss. By exploring the social and economic dimensions of environmental issues alongside the biological and physical sciences, this text provides a holistic view of the most pressing challenges facing the planet today. It is designed to foster scientific literacy and encourage students to apply the process of science to the environmental concerns they encounter in their daily lives.
Book Details and Metadata:
- Full Title: Environment: The Science Behind the Stories
- Author: Jay H. Withgott
- Edition: 7th Edition
- Publisher: Pearson
- Publication Date: January 24, 2020
- ISBN-13: 978-0135269145
- ISBN-10: 135269148
- Language: English