Until now, individuals wishing to identify British insects have found it difficult to track down the specialist keys published in obscure literature, whereas the popular guides are often misleadingly simplistic, covering only a fraction of the species. This book bridges the gap, providing expert guidance through the taxonomic maze. It contains an introduction to each group of organisms, and over 2000 references selected as being the most useful and up-to-date for accurate identification, together with notes on their relevance and coverage. A further chapter covers the understanding and retrieval of scientific references, with advice on using libraries and other information services. This will be an essential reference book for anyone involved in insect and arachnid identification, from interested amateurs to professionals dealing with unfamiliar groups.
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' ... the volume brings an enormous amount of desirable information to a wide audience in a very compact form. Because of its scope, it will be of immediate use in many European countries besides Britain, and serves as a useful model to those working in other faunistic regions.' Martin H. Villet, Rhodes University
' ... an essential and up-to-date tool for all working with or interested in more than a single insect order.' Adrian Spalding, Entomologist's Gazette
'... an extremely valuable contribution to the entomological literature.' Colin W. Plant, Entomologist
This book is an essential reference book for anyone, amateur or professional, needing to identify insects or arachnids to species. It includes descriptions, over 2000 of the most useful and up-to-date references, notes on coverage and relevance, and a chapter on how to use library and other information services to best effect.
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Condition: Very Good. xii, 353, 19 text figs. . HB. Vg. Information on the most useful and up to date references and identificaion keys for each group, with notes on their coverage and relevance. With a chapter on the use of library and information services. An essential reference for both amateur and professional. [9780521632416]. Seller Inventory # S26206
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. A firm and square hardback with sharp corners and strong joints, just showing a few very minor cosmetic rubs. Hence a non-text page has a small 'damaged' stamp. Despite such this book is actually in nearly new condition and appears unread. Thus the contents are crisp, fresh and tight; no pen-marks. Now offered for sale at a very sensible price. Seller Inventory # 210114
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Condition: Very good. xii, 353, 19 text figs. . HB. Vg. Information on the most useful and up to date references and identificaion keys for each group, with notes on their coverage and relevance. With a chapter on the use of library and information services. An essential reference for both amateur and professional. [9780521632416]. Seller Inventory # S11851
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Condition: Fine. xii, 353, 19 text figs. . HB. Fine. Information on the most useful and up to date references and identificaion keys for each group, with notes on their coverage and relevance. With a chapter on the use of library and information services. An essential reference for both amateur and professional. [9780521632416]. Seller Inventory # S49086
Seller: Andrew Isles Natural History Books, Prahran, VIC, Australia
19 Diagrams (illustrator). Octavo,353 pp.,fine copy in laminated boards. A reference work providing an annotated bibliography of key works on insect groups. It provides descriptions of all groups, the most useful and up-to-date references for each and notes on their coverage and relevance. Also contains a chapter on the best use of library and other information services. Until now, individuals wishing to identify British insects have found it difficult to track down the specialist keys published in obscure literature, whereas the popular guides are often misleadingly simplistic, covering only a fraction of the species. This book bridges the gap, providing expert guidance through the taxonomic maze. It contains an introduction to each group of organisms, and over 2000 references selected as being the most useful and up-to-date for accurate identification, together with notes on their relevance and coverage. A further chapter covers the understanding and retrieval of scientific references, with advice on using libraries and other information services. This will be an essential reference book for anyone involved in insect and arachnid identification, from interested amateurs to professionals dealing with unfamiliar groups. Seller Inventory # 23784
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Until now, individuals wishing to identify British insects have found it difficult to track down the specialist keys published in obscure literature, whereas the popular guides are often misleadingly simplistic, covering only a fraction of the species. This book bridges the gap, providing expert guidance through the taxonomic maze. It contains an introduction to each group of organisms, and over 2000 references selected as being the most useful and up-to-date for accurate identification, together with notes on their relevance and coverage. A further chapter covers the understanding and retrieval of scientific references, with advice on using libraries and other information services. This will be an essential reference book for anyone involved in insect and arachnid identification, from interested amateurs to professionals dealing with unfamiliar groups. A guide to the specialist literature for the identification of British insects and arachnids. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780521632416