Advances in Parasitology, Vol. 59 [Hardcover]

John R. Baker (Editor), Ralph Muller (Editor), D. Rollinson (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2005

First published in 1963, Advances in Parasitology contains comprehensive and up-to-date reviews in all areas of interest in contemporary parasitology. Advances in Parasitology includes medical studies on parasites of major influence, such as Plasmodium falciparum and Trypanosomes. The series also contains reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which shape current thinking and applications. Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics including "Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems in Epidemiology" and "The Evolution of Parasitism - a phylogenetic persepective".With an impact factor of 3.9 the series ranks second in the ISI Parasitology subject category.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"One is struck by the quality and scholarship of the various chapters and the obviously efficient editing."
-PARASITOLOGY
"The policy of the editors of Advances in Parasitology to include reviews from any aspect of parasitology and the high standard of individual papers have resulted in this series of volumes becoming an indispensable source for students, teachers, and research workers."
-ANNALS OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND PARASITOLOGY

Product Details

• Hardcover: 348 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (July 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0120317591
• ISBN-13: 978-0120317592
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,092,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)