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In the study of the physiological basis of animal behavior Vince
Dethier has been a pioneer, a guiding star. Although his own work
has centered on the blowfly and the caterpillar, his interests and
influence have spread far beyond the insects. The breadth of this
impact is indicated by the contributions from colleagues and former
students in this volume. These papers were originally presented at
a meeting to honor Vince's 70th birthday held at the University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, in May 1985. It was attended by friends and
col leagues of all ages from many parts of the world. However, the
picture presented by these papers is not the whole story. What it
does not show is the extent of Vince's interest and influence
beyond the rigorous, though friendly, atmosphere of the research
laboratory. His idyllic summers in Maine have produced studies on
the natural history of feeding by insects culminating in The Tent
Makers, with more to come. In these studies we see his real love
and, dare we say, understanding of the insect. Vince Dethier is not
concerned simply with reaching the established scientist. In To
Know a Fly he reaches out to those just beginning, perhaps even to
those who will never begin, and provides insight both to the
experimentalist's approach and to the fun of research. His sense of
fun and his elegant, fluent writing have given us, too, his
tongue-in-cheek fictional writings for children of all ages.
"Novel Aspects of Insect - Plant Interactions" is edited by Pedro
Barbosa and Deborah Letourneau. This volume represents the
forefront of two rapidly advancing areas of ecology:
three-trophic-level interactions and the interdisciplinary field of
chemical ecology. The book focuses on the role of microorganisms as
mediators of interactions between insects and plants, providing
critical appraisal of studies and suggesting ways to integrate
competing hypotheses of insect-plant dynamics. 1988 (0471832766)
362 pp. "Arthropod Biological Control Agents and Pesticides" is
written by Brian A. Croft. Examining the effects of pesticides on
predators and parasites and exploring methods for reducing negative
impacts of pesticide use, this book focuses on the interaction of
pesticides with entomophagous arthropods. It surveys the history of
research in the field and discusses susceptibility assessment,
lethal, sublethal, and ecological effects of pesticides, and
selectivity, resistance, and resistance management. 1990
(0471819751) 723 pp. "Lepidopteran Anatomy", is written by John
Eaton. This single-source treatment on the anatomy of Lepidoptera
provides a detailed exposition of its anatomy plus all its life
stages, including the larva and adult forms of the exoskeleton,
musculature, organ systems, and specialized structures. As the only
thorough examination of the morphology of this insect group, it is
an essential acquisition for entomologists, morphologists, and
insect physiologists. 1988 (1058629) 257 pp. "Integrated Pest
Management Systems and Cotton Production" is edited by Ray Frisbie,
Kamal El-Zik, and L. Ted Wilson. The most complete and
authoritative work available on the subject, this book brings
together information on integrated pest management strategies that
are applicable to cotton. It addresses economic, agronomic, and
biological factors of pest management and focuses on plant
resistance to pests and the genetic rationale for improving plant
health. 1989 (0471817821) 437 pp.
Caffeine is known to stimulate the central nervous system but what
other functions does it have? This book covers the latest
scientific knowledge in a uniquely structured format and is
specifically designed to link chemistry with health and nutrition
to provide a broad, appealing book. Coverage begins with caffeine
in relation to nutrition focussing on beverages, then concentrates
on chemistry, crystal structures of complexes in caffeine and
biochemistry. In the analysis chapters, assays are conducted by
LC-MS, capillary electrophoresis, automated flow methods and
immunoassay methods. The effects of caffeine on the brain,
cognitive performance, sleep, oxidative damage, exercise and
pulmonary function are all considered in the closing section of the
book. Delivering high quality information, this book will be of
benefit to anyone researching this area of health and nutritional
science. It will bridge scientific disciplines so that the
information is more meaningful and applicable to health in general.
Part of a series of books, it is specifically designed for
chemists, analytical scientists, forensic scientists, food
scientists, dieticians and health care workers, nutritionists,
toxicologists and research academics. Due to its interdisciplinary
nature it could also be suitable for lecturers and teachers in food
and nutritional sciences and as a college or university library
reference guide.
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.
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