Donella Meadows books in order
American environmental scientist, teacher, and writer
- Lived
- 1941–2001
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Donella Meadows published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Limits to Growth (1972).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Donella Meadows
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The Limits to Growth
Donella Meadows's most-read book.
Highest rated
Thinking In Systems
Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 30 readers.
Standalone novels in order
Beyond The Limits (1992), with Dennis Meadows
Non-fiction in order
The Limits to Growth (1972), with Dennis Meadows
Toward Global Equilibrium: Collected Papers (1973)
The Electronic Oracle (1985)
Thinking In Systems (2008)
Other books in order
The Global Citizen (1991)
About Donella Meadows
Donella Hager "Dana" Meadows was an American environmental scientist, educator, and writer. She is best known as lead author of the books The Limits to Growth and Thinking In Systems: A Primer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Donella Meadows FAQ
- How many books has Donella Meadows written?
- Donella Meadows published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Donella Meadows's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Limits to Growth.
- What is Donella Meadows's last book?
- Beyond The Limits (1992).
- What is Donella Meadows's most famous book?
- The Limits to Growth (1972) is Donella Meadows's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.