Ecological Vignettes

by Eugene P. Odum

First Published in 2004. Written by one of the most highly regarded U.S. ecologists, this book presents basic ecological principles in a series of vignettes, illustrated by cartoons and simple diagrams, covering such subjects as growth, energy, ecological change, diversity, economics and technology, among others. Drawing upon essays written during a forty-year career as a teacher, research and ecologist, this volume about environmental literacy is written for the general reader and understandable at any level from grade school to senior citizen.

Genres: Science

286 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

About the author

Eugene Pleasants Odum was an American biologist at the University of Georgia known for his pioneering work on ecosystem ecology. He and his brother Howard T. Odum wrote the popular ecology textbook, Fundamentals of Ecology (1953).

Reviews

[Al · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very special book and one for the ages. Although written several decades ago, it’s lessons couldn’t be more relevant. The focus on the cross-section of ecology and economics, managing society is entirely refreshing. We need to bring forward these ideas now if we are to protect this planet and living systems as we know them today are survive. I will go back to this many, many times. I highly recommend.

[Aaryan Naik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delving into the cross section of socio-economics and ecology is brilliant. As we face new predicaments, looking to nature for answers ensures our continued understanding of new problems we will face as a society.