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Insects: An Outline of Entomology

Insects: An Outline of Entomology
By P. J. Gullan, Peter Cranston

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This established and popular textbook is the definitive guide to the study of insects; a group of animals that represent over half of the planet’s biological diversity.

  • Completely updated and expanded, this new edition examines all aspects of insect biology including anatomy and physiology, ecology and evolution of insects, insect behaviours such as sociality, predation, parasitism and defense, medical and veterinary entomology and methods of collection, preserving and identifying insects.
  • Features new chapters on the methods and results of studies of insect phylogeny and a new review of insect evolution and biogeography.
  • Includes expanded sections on species diversity, social behaviour, pest management, aquatic entomology, parasitology and medical entomology.
  • Successful strategies in insect conservation are also covered for the first time, reflecting the increasing threat to natural ecosystems from environmental changes.
  • Boxes highlighting key themes, suggestions for further reading and illustrations, including specially commissioned drawings and colour plates, are included throughout.
  • The artwork from the text is available for instructors either via CD–ROM or by visiting www.blackwellpublishing.com/gullan.

    • Product Details

    • Amazon Sales Rank: #16865 in Books
    • Published on: 2004-07-07
    • Original language: English
    • Number of items: 1
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • 528 pages

    Editorial Reviews

    Review
    "Gullan and Cranston" has become the standard in the field....engagingly written and packed with interesting and up–to–date entomological examples.....the most thoroughly updated and appealing general entomology textbook on the market." American Entomologist, Winter 2004

    “Students wanting a single book to give them the whole picture need look no further … Since receiving The Insects I have referred to it daily, my other standby reference texts meriting only an occasional glance. It is an extremely well written and thoroughly up–to–date text, amply and clearly illustrated with magnificent black–and–white drawings.” Review of the first edition in Nature

    "...a seriously comprehensive book that any student of entomology should have" Dr John Feltwell, Independent Consultant Ecologist

    "an excellent teaching resource and reference work....Penny Gullan and Peter Cranston have certainly written an eminently usable textbook that will be popular with people lecturing entomology courses and with biologists interested in comprehensive and modern synopsis of the most diverse class of animals." African Entomology, 2005

    "this book...is not simply a textbook. It is well written and eminently readable with the authors′ enthusiasm for their subject apparent throughout. It also has an international scope...Consequently whilst being an invaluable reference source for students, tutors and researchers alike, it will also appeal to amateurs interested in learning more about insects than the basic facts. All in all, this book will make a valuable and much used addition to any school, university library or personal library." Journal of Insect Conservation, June 2005

    "Penny Gullan and Peter Cranston have certainly written an eminently usable textbook that will be popular with people lecturing entomology courses and with biologists interested in a comprehensive and modern synopsis of the most diverse class of animals." African Entomology, June 2005

    "This book is probably the most well–written textbook in entomology in our present time...As an introduction to the broad field of entomology, this textbook is highly recommended." Norwegian Journal of Entomology, August 2005

    "This established and popular textbook is the definitive guide to the study of insects..." Ethology, Ecology and Evolution, August 2005

    From the Back Cover
    This established and popular textbook is the definitive guide to the study of insects – a group of animals that represent over half of the planet’s biological diversity. In this new, third edition the authors maintain the clear, concise approach of the previous editions, examining all aspects of insect biology.


    In addition to updating the whole text with the latest research, the third edition features:


    • a new chapter on the methods and results of studies of insect phylogeny;

    • a new review of insect evolution and biogeography;

    • strategies in insect conservation, covered for the first time, reflecting the increasing threat to natural ecosystems from introduced species and environmental changes; and

    • a review of the Mantophasmatodea – the first new order of insects described for many decades.


    Written in an accessible and stimulating style, the book includes boxes highlighting key themes, suggestions for further reading, and is extensively illustrated with specially commissioned drawings and color plates. This book is the ideal principal text for students taking courses in entomology and for wider degree courses in which the study of insects is important, such as ecology, agriculture, fisheries and forestry, paleontology, zoology, and medical and veterinary science.

    About the Author
    Penny Gullan and Peter Cranston are both professors at the Department of Entomology, University of California, Davis, USA.

    Customer Reviews

    Insects: An Outline of Entomology5
    This book explains difficult concepts with ease and makes complicated terminology a breeze. It should not only be considered essential reading for any zoology student (which it is), but ideal for anyone intrested in insects and wishes for a better understanding.

    A truly pleasurable read.