Here is a list of the best Ecology books, some I have read myself, some that I did research on, and all have great reviews!
- Ecology: Concepts and Applications (2018)
- Elements of Ecology (9th Edition) (2014)
- Basic Populus Models of Ecology (2000)
- How to Do Ecology: A Concise Handbook – Second Edition (2014)
- Ecology: Concepts and Applications (2015)
- Ecology: Evolution, Application, Integration (2015)
- Finding Home in the Sandy Lands of the South: A Naturalist’s Journey in Florida (2014)
- Ecology, Revised and Expanded: A Pocket Guide (2008)
- Environmental Philosophy: From Animal Rights to Radical Ecology (4th Edition) (2004)
- Elements of Ecology (8th Edition) (2012)
- Wildlife Ecology and Management (5th Edition) (2002)
- Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology (2011)
- Minding Nature: The Philosophers of Ecology (Democracy and Ecology) (1996)
- Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth (2016)
Ecology: Concepts and Applications (2018)
ISBN: 9781260085150 is an International Student Edition of Ecology: Concepts and Applications 8th Edition by Manuel Molles (Author), Anna Sher (Author) This ISBN 9781260085150 is Textbook only. It will not come with online access code. Online Access code (if required by your instructor ) sold separately at ISBN 9781260136876 The content of of this title on all formats are the same.
Elements of Ecology (9th Edition) (2014)
&>Elements of Ecology, Ninth Edition continues to explain ecological processes clearly and concisely, with a greater emphasis on the relevance of ecology to everyday life and the human impact on ecosystems.
Basic Populus Models of Ecology (2000)
This book is an excellent exposition of the basic models covered in ecology. Each chapter provides full explanations of the derivation, dynamics, and implications of each model with problems and simulation exercises that illustrate the issues. The Populus software is an excellent tool for illustrating quantitative concepts in a non-threatening way to help readers develop an intuitive connection between model behavior and the equations.
How to Do Ecology: A Concise Handbook – Second Edition (2014)
Most books and courses in ecology cover facts and concepts but don’t explain how to actually do ecological research. How to Do Ecology provides nuts-and-bolts advice on organizing and conducting a successful research program. This one-of-a-kind book explains how to choose a research question and answer it through manipulative experiments and systematic observations.
Ecology: Concepts and Applications (2015)
by Molles places great emphasis on helping students grasp the main concepts of ecology while keeping the presentation more applied than theoretical. An evolutionary perspective forms the foundation of the entire discussion. The book begins with the natural history of the planet, considers portions of the whole in the middle chapters, and ends with another perspective of the entire planet in the concluding chapter.
Ecology: Evolution, Application, Integration (2015)
Ecology: Evolution, Application, Integration provides students and instructors with a groundbreaking evolutionary approach that transforms ecology from a collection of disassociated facts into an integrated, concept driven discipline. Since most ecological interactions are rooted in adaptive evolution, students learn to place ecological problems in an evolutionary context, thinking critically instead of just memorizing facts.
Finding Home in the Sandy Lands of the South: A Naturalist’s Journey in Florida (2014)
The natural history of Florida comes alive in this merry romp through its sandhills and swamps. Join naturalist Jack Putz as he discovers home where the soils are sandy and the accents Southern. Each essay in this series brings alive some aspect of familiar nature in the Sunshine State. With sprinklings of history and culture, the author shares his insights about the Spanish moss draping your live oaks and the pocket gophers tunneling in your yard.
Ecology, Revised and Expanded: A Pocket Guide (2008)
Offering essential environmental wisdom for the twenty-first century, this lively, compact book explains more than sixty basic ecological concepts in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format. From Air and Biodiversity to Restoration and Zoos, Ecology: A Pocket Guide forms a dynamic web of ideas that can be entered at any point or read straight through.
Environmental Philosophy: From Animal Rights to Radical Ecology (4th Edition) (2004)
Edited by leading experts in contemporary environmental philosophy, this anthology features the best available selections that cover the full range of positions within this rapidly developing field.
Elements of Ecology (8th Edition) (2012)
Known for its evolution theme and strong coverage of the relevance of ecology to everyday life and the human impact on ecosystems, the thoroughly revised features expanded quantitative exercises, a restructured chapter on life history, a thoroughly revised species interactions unit including a chapter introducing the subject, and a new …
Wildlife Ecology and Management (5th Edition) (2002)
This exceptionally comprehensive, single-source introduction to the art, science, theories, practices, and issues of wildlife management is ideal for the novice in the subject. Features full-chapters on predators, urban wildlife, policy, water, soil, diseases, conservation biology.
Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology (2011)
Features review questions at the end of each chapter; Includes suggestions for recommended reading; Provides a glossary of ecological terms; Has a wide audience as a textbook for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and as a reference for practicing scientists from a wide array of disciplines
Minding Nature: The Philosophers of Ecology (Democracy and Ecology) (1996)
This volume examines the works of some of the most influential Western philosophers of ecology, tracing their influence on movements including deep ecology, ecological feminism, bioregionalism, and critical postmodern ecology. Leading authorities examine, critique, and build on the insights of thinkers such as Hobbes, Heidegger, Bloch, Jonas, Mumford, Ehrlich, and Bookchin.
Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth (2016)
The first edition of this book fostered the emergence of the "Spiritual Ecology Movement," which recognizes the need for a spiritual response to our present ecological crisis.
Best Ecology Books Worth Your Attention
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Zooplankton Ecology
Author(s): Maria Alexandra Teodosio, Ana Maria Branco Barbosa
ID: 3528809, Publisher: CRC Press, Year: 220, Size: 41 Mb, Format: pdf
Australian Falcons: Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation
Author(s): Stephen Debus
ID: 3454319, Publisher: CSIRO Publishing, Year: 2023, Size: 14 Mb, Format: pdf
Conservation Translocations
Author(s): Martin J. Gaywood, John G. Ewen, Peter M. Hollingsworth, Axel Moehrenschlager
ID: 3564900, Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Year: 2023, Size: 23 Mb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are really hot items according to The Wall Street Journal, others are drafted by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.