Awarded Best Reference by the New York Public Library (2004),
Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE (2003), and AAP/PSP 2003 Best
Single Volume Reference/Sciences by Association of American
Publishers' Professional Scholarly Publishing Division, the first
edition of "Encyclopedia of Insects" was acclaimed as the most
comprehensive work devoted to insects. Covering all aspects of
insect anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction,
ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation,
conservation, and management, this book sets the standard in
entomology.
The second edition of this reference will continue the tradition by
providing the most comprehensive, useful, and up-to-date resource
for professionals. Expanded sections in forensic entomology,
biotechnology and Drosphila, reflect the full update of over 300
topics. Articles contributed by over 260 high profile and
internationally recognized entomologists provide definitive facts
regarding all insects from ants, beetles, and butterflies to yellow
jackets, zoraptera, and zygentoma.
* 66% NEW and revised content by over 200 international
experts
* New chapters on Bedbugs, Ekbom Syndrome, Human History, Genomics,
Vinegaroons
* Expanded sections on insect-human interactions, genomics,
biotechnology, and ecology
* Each of the 273 articles updated to reflect the advances which
have taken place in entomology research since the previous edition
* Features 1,000 full-color photographs, figures and tables
* A full glossary, 1,700 cross-references, 3,000 bibliographic
entries, and online access save research time
* Updated with online access
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