Encyclopedia of Entomology - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1402062427 ISBN 13 : 9781402062421

Editeur : Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 2008

Synopsis

<p>The Encyclopedia of Entomology provides a detailed, global overview of insects and their close relatives, including taxonomy, behavior, ecology, physiology, history, and management. It covers all the major groups of arthropods, as well as many important families and individual species. The encyclopedia also covers physiology, genetics, ecology, behavior, insect relationships with people, medical entomology, and pest management.</p>

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

<p>John Capinera is chairman of the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida, and formerly headed the Entomology Department at Colorado State University. He is a fellow of the Entomological Society of America, and an authority on insect ecology and pest management.</p>

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

<p>The <em>Encyclopedia of</em> <em>Entomology </em>brings together the expertise of more than 450 distinguished entomologists from 40 countries to provide a worldwide overview of insects and their close relatives. Combining the basic science of an introductory text with accurate, comprehensive detail, the <em>Encyclopedia</em> is a reliable first source of reference for students and working professionals. Coverage includes insect classification, behavior, ecology, genetics and evolution, physiology, and management, and references to relevant literature. All the major arthropod groups are addressed, along with many important families and species. The <em>Encyclopedia</em> places special emphasis on insect relationships with people, medical entomology, biological control and insect pathology. This important work also presents biographical sketches of hundreds of entomologists who have made important contributions to the discipline since its origin. The new Second Edition is fully indexed, and includes more than 120 color plates. <br>The four-volume <em>Encyclopedia of Entomology</em> is a handy desk-top reference for entomologists, and a valuable source of information for scientists and students in agronomy, botany, disease biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, forestry, genetics, horticulture, parasitology, toxicology, and zoology. It is also available as an easily accessible, fully searchable online reference.</p>

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1402062427
• ISBN 13: 9781402062421
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 4000
• Éditeur: Capinera John L.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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