The Insects: Structure and Function - Couverture rigide

Chapman, R.F.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0340264535 ISBN 13 : 9780340264539

Editeur : Hodder Arnold H&S, 1982

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Insects has been the standard textbook in the field since the first edition published over forty years ago. Building on the strengths of Chapman's original text, this long-awaited 5th edition has been revised and expanded by a team of eminent insect physiologists, bringing it fully up-to-date for the molecular era. The chapters retain the successful structure of the earlier editions, focusing on particular functional systems rather than taxonomic groups and making it easy for students to delve into topics without extensive knowledge of taxonomy. The focus is on form and function, bringing together basic anatomy and physiology and examining how these relate to behaviour. This, combined with nearly 600 clear illustrations, provides a comprehensive understanding of how insects work. Now also featuring a richly illustrated prologue by George McGavin, this is an essential text for students, researchers and applied entomologists alike.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Insects is about how insects function as animals; it brings together basic anatomy and physiology and relates this to behavior. It emphasizes the roles of different functional systems in the context of the whole organism, using studies of many different species as illustrations. Unlike other texts, it does not dwell on classification, but takes an in-depth look at physiology. As such it will provide all biologists with a basic understanding of how insects work. A long-awaited update of a well-established standard text and respected reference work for students and researchers in zoology, entomology and physiology, it has been rewritten throughout, whilst retaining the successful structure of the earlier editions. Improved illustrations have been augmented with electron micrographs, and expanded reference sections will make it a valuable addition to all biologists' bookshelves.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hodder Arnold H&S
• Date d'édition: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0340264535
• ISBN 13: 9780340264539
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 936
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible