Ecology: Concepts and Applications [Paperback]

Manuel Molles (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0073383228 | ISBN-13: 978-0073383224 | Publication Date: January 27, 2009 | Edition: 5

This introductory general ecology text features a strong 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. Its unique organization of focusing only on several key concepts in each chapter sets it apart from the competition.

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About the Author

Manuel Molles received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. He currently teaches at the University of New Mexico and is also Curator of Fishes and Aquatic Invertebrates. Dr. Molles has written and co-authored a number of publications on various ecology topics throughout his career, many of which he has presented at national and international conferences. Additionally, Dr. Molles was a Fulbright Scholar in Portugal.

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 5 edition (January 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073383228
• ISBN-13: 978-0073383224
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Ecology
  • #14 in Books > Science & Math > Environment
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for non ecology major students, August 7, 2000

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Melissa Alvarez (Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ecology: Concepts and Applications (Paperback)

Molles has outdone himself with this book. It presents the reader a great book for students who are not majoring in ecology and a great way to understand ecology and the different field works done in the area. The tables and organization are great. I speacially like the way the author makes a subject easy to understand and the way the tables and pictures help you to understand. It's a great book.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for non-technical study, January 23, 2002

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C. Racine (Worcester, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ecology, Concepts &Applications - 2001 publication (Paperback)

This book is the first science text I have ever encountered which I enjoy reading. It generally takes the form of a series of stories which the author deftly uses to illustrate ecological concepts. It's not technical enough for a serious ecology student, but I hope that many people read it to gain an appreciation for ecology without encountering some the fanaticism which had previously turned me away from the subject entirely. Thanks.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Non-Ecology Majors, December 5, 2009

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Monica L. Walsh (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ecology: Concepts and Applications (Paperback)

One of the kinder books I have had to read this semester, and I'm a non-ecology major. Does an excellent job of helping the reader understand complex ecological concepts. Maps and digitally enhanced graphs are extremely helpful visual aids. According to the professor the is not different enough from the 4th edition for those who own it to be obligatory to purchase. Otherwise, it is truely enjoyable (as far as textbooks go) and definitely a worthwhile investment.