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Ecology, Plant Ecology and Biology textbooks
Ecology: From Individuals to EcosystemsEcology: From Individuals to Ecosystems by Michael Begon
Buy new: £35.57 / Used from: £30.00
Excellent introduction across the broad spectrum of ecology
Choosing and Using Statistics: A Biologist's GuideChoosing and Using Statistics: A Biologist's Guide by Calvin Dytham
Buy new: £20.19 / Used from: £18.98
sneaks in as the best introduction to stats for biologists
Comparative Plant Ecology: A Functional Approach to Common British SpeciesComparative Plant Ecology: A Functional Approach to Common British Species by J. Philip Grime
amazingly useful information on comparative plant ecology - not for general use
Plant EcologyPlant Ecology
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superb introduction in detail to the many facets of plant ecology
Plant Strategies, Vegetation Processes and Ecosystem PropertiesPlant Strategies, Vegetation Processes and Ecosystem Properties by J. Philip Grime
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Grimes superb book on his side of competitive theory in plant ecology
Perspectives on Plant CompetitionPerspectives on Plant Competition
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a good break down of competition in plant ecology
Plant Strategies and the Dynamics and Structure of Plant Communities. (MPB-26) (Monographs in Population Biology)Plant Strategies and the Dynamics and Structure of Plant Communities. (MPB-26) (Monographs in Population Biology) by David Tilman
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Tillmans side of plant competition and ecology
Gaia: A New Look at Life on EarthGaia: A New Look at Life on Earth by James Lovelock
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Gaia and the seminal beginings of earth system science in ecology
Silent Spring (Penguin Modern Classics)Silent Spring (Penguin Modern Classics) by Rachel Carson
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a seminal book on the environment. I admit to not thinking much of it, but thats because i grew up with all this info. Its old but i now think righly a core textbook on my undergrad
The Origin of Species (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)The Origin of Species (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature) by Charles Darwin
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it has to be here, but i think more was actually done by other scientists to promote the theory. Ernst Haeckle for one.
The Skeptical EnvironmentalistThe Skeptical Environmentalist by Bjørn Lomborg
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a good talking point for priorities. Critism is a great skill to have. decide about the controversy yourself starting here.
Why Big Fierce Animals are Rare (Penguin Press Science)Why Big Fierce Animals are Rare (Penguin Press Science) by Paul Colinvaux
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a great introduction to ecology, its thooughts, and in an easy read.
A Sand County Almanac: With other Essays on Conservation from `Round River' (Galaxy Books)A Sand County Almanac: With other Essays on Conservation from `Round River' (Galaxy Books) by Aldo Leopold
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A real sense of a broad community in ecological throught and natural history presented here. A great read too. US but still relevant to the UK
Ecology and Our Endangered Life Support SystemEcology and Our Endangered Life Support System by Eugene P. Odum
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odums text is a good into to earth system science and the broader ecological outlook
Our Ecological Footprint: Reducing Human Impact on the Earth ("The New Catalyst" Bioregional Series)Our Ecological Footprint: Reducing Human Impact on the Earth ("The New Catalyst" Bioregional Series) by William Rees
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ecological footprinting and a good read for environmental pressures etc
Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Synthesis Report (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment)Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Synthesis Report (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment)
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a good report on the place of ecosytems in human life and global perspective
The Voyage of the Beagle (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)The Voyage of the Beagle (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature) by Charles Darwin
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this is the book to read on darwin, his travels and broad work and skills. Great travel book and read
Resource Competition and Community Structure. (MPB-17) (Monographs in Population Biology)Resource Competition and Community Structure. (MPB-17) (Monographs in Population Biology) by David Tilman
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Population Biology of PlantsPopulation Biology of Plants by John L. Harper
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a great book that in many respects is still unbeaten on information.