| Synopsis |
| Extensively revised and reorganized, the second edition of Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity serves as an ideal text for courses in general entomology with laboratory sections. Written for students who have completed an introductory course in biology, it provides an in-depthtreatment of both the biology of insects and their classification, including keys for identification for over four hundred families. The common insects of North America are discussed as well as species found elsewhere in the world. Parts I and II provide reading material for lectures: Part I: Insects as Organisms, covers morphology, physiology, and behavior, including social behavior. Part II: Insect Ecology, begins with population biology and includes chapters on insects in relation to their environments and pestmanagement. Part III, Insect Diversity, provides source material for the laboratory. The classification of insects, their evolution, and fossil record are discussed first, followed by coverage of each order in terms of general biology and ecology, keys for identification of families, and, in somechapters, discussion of the biologies of families. All insect orders and over four hundred families of insects are treated. This second edition features new chapters on population biology, insects and microbes, pest management, and methods for making an insect collection. It is illustrated with new line drawings by Barbara Boole Daly and many new photographs, including 48 in color, by Edward S. Ross. A unique featurein a text of this kind, these color photographs allow students to witness a variety of life forms and habits that they normally would not have the opportunity to observe in nature.This volume is intended as a text for courses in general entomology with laboratory work. It was written for students who have completed an introductory course in biology. The biology of insects as well as their classification are treated in depth. The common insects of North America are covered, together with discussion of species found elsewhere in the world. Parts I and II provide reading material for lectures. Part I, on insects as organisms, covers morphology, physiology, and behaviour, including social behaviour. Part II, on ecology of insects, begins with population biology, followed by chapters on insects in relation to their environments and pest management. Part III, on insect diversity, provides source material for the laboratory. The classification of insects, their evolution and fossil record are discussed first. Each order is then presented with a discussion of general biology and ecology, keys for identification of families, and, in some chapters, discussion of the biologies of families. All insect orders and over four hundred families of insects are treated. A chapter on insect collecting is included. |
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| Product Identifiers |
| ISBN-10 | 0195100336 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780195100334 |
| eBay Product ID (ePID) | 240113 |
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| Key Details |
| Author | Alexander H., III Purcell, Howell V. Daly, John T. Doyen |
| Number Of Pages | 696 pages |
| Edition Description | Revised |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Publication Date | 1998-03-19 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press, Incorporated |
| Publication Year | 1998 |
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| Additional Details |
| Edition Number | 2 |
| Copyright Date | 1998 |
| Illustrated | Yes |
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| Dimensions |
| Weight | 47.3 Oz |
| Height | 1.5 In. |
| Width | 9.5 In. |
| Length | 7.8 In. |
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| Target Audience |
| Group | College Audience |
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| Classification Method |
| LCCN | 97-027059 |
| LC Classification Number | QL463.D34 1998 |
| Dewey Decimal | 595.7 |
| Dewey Edition | 21 |
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| Reviews |
| "A good, comprehensive text that includes taxonomic keys. It relieves the burden on students of buying more than one book to complete the course."--John Rumph, Lewis and Clark State College"An excellent introductory textbook. I will use it as recommended readingfor students in upper-division courses who have little or no entomologicalbackground."--L.E. Ehler, University of California, Davis"Best edition yet!"--David H. Kistner, California State University, Chico"Includes a fine treatment of form and function. Important assets are numerous line drawings, BandW photos, and a very attractive color-photo section."--Vaughn M. Rundquist, Montana State University"Just the book that I have been looking for. The writing style is engaging..."--Francis Drummond, University of Maine"Reveals the fascinating aspects of insects, pictorially and in text, that are generally appreciated only by the enthusiast. The book provides the best photographs, in general, I have ever seen in a text....A wonderful book for the young and old!"--Peter W. Price, Northen ArizonaUniversity"The most comprehensive and best researched introductory entomology text available today. The functional insect key is an excellent feature that allows students to use one book for both lecture and laboratory."--Lee Dyer, Mesa State College"[Wlell done with good coverage of insect biology, morphology, life systems, and diversity. Provides good treatment of orders with keys down to family level. Very good photographs and drawings."--Charles T. Allen, University of Arkansas-Monticello"Includes a fine treatment of form and function. Important assets are numerous line drawings, B&W photos, and a very attractive color-photo section."--Vaughn M. Rundquist, Montana State University"Best edition yet!"--David H. Kistner, California State University, Chico"An excellent introductory textbook. I will use it as recommended reading for students in upper-division courses who have little or no entomological background."--L.E. Ehler, University of California, Davis"Reveals the fascinating aspects of insects, pictorially and in text, that are generally appreciated only by the enthusiast. The book provides the best photographs, in general, I have ever seen in a text....A wonderful book for the young and old!"--Peter W. Price, Northen Arizona University"Just the book that I have been looking for. The writing style is engaging..."--Francis Drummond, University of Maine"A good, comprehensive text that includes taxonomic keys. It relieves the burden on students of buying more than one book to complete the course."--John Rumph, Lewis and Clark State College"[Wlell done with good coverage of insect biology, morphology, lifesystems, and diversity. Provides good treatment of orders with keys down tofamily level. Very good photographs and drawings."--Charles T. Allen, Universityof Arkansas-Monticello |
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