The Environment and You

by Christensen, Norm; Leege, Lissa; St. Juliana, Justin

• ISBN13: 9780134646053
• ISBN10: 0134646053
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-01-31
• Publisher: Pearson

About This Book

The Environment and You, 3rd Edition

ISBN: 9780134646053

The Environment and You, 3rd Edition, written by Norm Christensen, Lissa Leege, and Justin St. Juliana, is a comprehensive textbook designed for introductory environmental science courses. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of complex environmental issues and building the skills needed to understand these issues.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory environmental science courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of environmental science, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of ecological principles.

History and Editions

The 3rd edition of The Environment and You has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on environmental issues. This edition includes detailed updates on environmental science principles, addressing representation issues in examples and problems. It also includes a modular approach and a wealth of examples with detailed, conceptual explanations, building a strong foundation in the material before asking students to apply what they've learned.

Author and Other Works

Norm Christensen is known for his engaging, conversational writing style and his ability to explain complex environmental concepts clearly and simply. Lissa Leege has taught nonmajors environmental biology for 19 years with an emphasis on how students can contribute to environmental solutions. Justin St. Juliana brings his expertise in environmental science to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in environmental science, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Diversity and Representation: The text reflects the diversity within the discipline and across cultures and communities.
• Updated Research: The 3rd edition includes detailed updates on environmental science principles.
• Modular Approach: The book is designed with a modular approach, making it easy to adapt to different course structures.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780134646053
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780135213087
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780135213094
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: January 31, 2018
• Number of Pages: 704
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Related ISBNs:
• 9780134784441 (The Environment and You Plus Mastering Environmental Science with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 3/e)
• 9780134748306 (Mastering Environmental Science with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for The Environment and You)
• 9780134838663
• 9780134838670
• 9780134838755

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for The Environment and You, 3rd Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Norm Christensen is professor emeritus and founding dean of Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment. A central theme in Norm’s career has been ecosystem change from both natural and human causes. Norm has worked on numerous national advisory committees on environmental issues and on the boards of several environmental organizations including Environmental Defense Fund and The Wilderness Society. He is a fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a fellow and past president of the Ecological Society of America. Norm was the 2017 recipient of the Herbert Stoddard Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association for Fire Ecology.

 

This book is very much a product of Norm’s passion for connecting students with their environment. Norm was honored twice by the Duke University with awards for  distinguished undergraduate teaching. He was instrumental in the development of Duke’s undergraduate program in environmental science and policy, and he taught the introductory course for this program for over 15 years.

Lissa Leege is a professor of biology and the founding director of the Center for Sustainability at Georgia Southern University. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology from St. Olaf College and received her Ph.D. in plant ecology at Michigan State University. Her ecological research concerns threats to rare plants, including the effects of fire and invasive species on endangered plant populations and communities. She has also conducted 20 years of research on the impacts of invasive pines on the sand dunes of Lake Michigan and the subsequent recovery of this system following invasive species removal. Lissa was instrumental in the development of an Interdisciplinary Concentration in Environmental Sustainability for undergraduates at Georgia Southern. Under her direction, the Center for Sustainability engages the campus and community with annual sustainability celebrations, a sustainability grant program, and a robust speaker series. Lissa is also involved with the environment on a statewide level as a member of the 2013 Class of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership and a founding member of the Georgia Campus Sustainability Network.

 

Lissa has taught nonmajors environmental biology for 19 years with an emphasis on how students can contribute to environmental solutions. In 2006, she established an Environmental Service Learning project, through which thousands of environmental biology students have engaged in tens of thousands of hours of environmental service in the local community. Lissa has been honored with both college and university service awards and has served as a faculty fellow in Service-Learning. Her contributions to this book have been inspired by her passion for engaging students in positive solutions to environmental problems.

 

Justin St. Juliana is a lecturer in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at Cornell University. He received his bachelor’s degree in animal ecology at Iowa State University, his master’s degree in evolutionary ecology from Ben Gurion University of the Negev (Israel), and his Ph.D. in biology from Indiana State University. Justin’s research lies at the interface of predator prey interactions, optimal foraging, and stress hormones. His study organisms include rodents, foxes, fleas, owls, snakes, and feral cats. Before taking his position at Cornell University, Justin was an associate professor at Ivy Tech Community College (Terre Haute Campus) in Indiana. While at Ivy Tech he taught at multiple biological levels from microbiology to environmental science. Justin also developed and still administers a  statewide online nonmajors biology course taken by thousands of Ivy Tech students every year.

Justin teaches the large mixed majors/nonmajors Ecology and the Environment course at Cornell University. He is very interested in the latest teaching innovations and heavily incorporates active and community-based learning into his courses. Justin believes that scientific concepts can be taught as stories that relate to a student’s life. He also extensively utilizes technology to improve student learning outcomes. In addition to being a coauthor, Justin developed the Process of Science, Global Connects, and Focus on Figures activities associated with this book, in Mastering Environmental Science.

Table of Contents

1.     Environment, Sustainability, and Science

2.     Environmental Ethics, Economics, and Policy

3.     The Physical Science of the Environment

4.     Organism and Population Ecology and Evolution

5.     Human Population Growth

6.     Communities and Ecosystems

7.     The Geography of Life

8.     Biodiversity Conservation

9.     Climate Change and Global Warming

10.  Air Quality

11.  Water

12.  Agriculture and the Ecology of Food

13.  Forest Resources

14.  Nonrenewable Energy and Electricity

15.  Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation

16.  Urban Ecosystems

17.  Waste Management

18.  The Environment and Human Health

19.  The Environment and You