Entomology - Softcover

Gillott, Cedric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402031823 ISBN 13: 9781402031823

Publisher: Springer, 2005

Synopsis

Gillott’s thorough yet clear writing style continues to keep Entomology near the top of the class as a text for senior undergraduates, and for graduate students and professionals seeking an introduction to specific entomological topics. The author’s long-held belief that an introductory entomology course should present a balanced treatment of the subject is reflected in the continued arrangement of the book in four sections: Evolution and Diversity, Anatomy and Physiology, Reproduction and Development, and Ecology. For the third edition, all chapters have been updated. This includes not only the addition of new information and concepts but also the reduction or exclusion of material no longer considered "mainstream", so as to keep the book at a reasonable size.

Based on exciting discoveries made during the previous decade, the topics of insect evolutionary relationships, semiochemicals, gas exchange, immune responses (including those of parasites and parasitoids), flight, and the management of pests have received particular attention in the preparation of the third edition. Overall, more than 30 new or significantly revised figures have been incorporated.

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Review:

`One of the better books available for an introductory entomology course.' Nature `Brings us up-to-date on general and new information in all of the major subdivisions in the huge field of entomology.' Bulletin of the Entomological Society of America `Packed full of useful information which is clearly written, well organized and frequently accompanied by simple line drawings which beautifully complement the text....well referenced.' Journal of Insect Conservation

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About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1402031823
• ISBN 13: 9781402031823
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 850