Ecology: Concepts and Applications

Ecology: Concepts and Applications, 9th Edition, is an undergraduate textbook designed for students taking their first, one-semester course in ecology. Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education in 2021, the volume presents fundamental ecological principles and applications, addressing topics such as geographic ecology and global ecology.

The authors structure coverage for learners who have completed foundational coursework in science and mathematics. Readers are assumed to possess a basic working background in chemistry and math, as well as prior exposure to introductory evolution, physiology, and biological diversity from a general biology course.

Written by Anna A. Sher and Manuel C. Molles Jr., the text draws on professional research expertise that spans organismal, population, community, and ecosystem dynamics across diverse natural environments.