Abstract
Over the last ten years a substantial literature has been produced on the subject of biodiversity, the sum of variation inherent in the living world. Controlling the subject bibliographically has proved difficult, however, as it pertains not only to fundamental natural realities but to social, economic, and ethical links between human beings and the natural world as well. A sizable subject-indexed and rated bibliography of books pertaining to biodiversity is provided for the benefit of selectors, both to better familiarize them with the subject and to facilitate purchase decisions.