Foundations of Parasitology [Paperback]

Larry S Roberts (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071252517 | ISBN-13: 978-0071252515 | Publication Date: July 1, 2004 | Edition: 7th

This is a parasitology text for biology and/or zoology students at the undergraduate level. It emphasizes principles with related information on the biology, physiology, morphology, and ecology of the major parasites of humans and domestic animals. This is not a diagnostic manual for medical students.

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About the Author

Larry Roberts is currently teaching parasitology and marine biology at the University of Miami. He received his Ph.D. in Parasitology from Johns Hopkins University and is a coauthor of Foundations of Parasitology, 5/e. Past teaching affiliations include University of Massachusetts, Texas Tech University, and Florida International University. Dr. Roberts has authored numerous research articles and a title of related interest: Underwater World of Sport Diving. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Mcgraw Hill Higher Education; 7th edition (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071252517
• ISBN-13: 978-0071252515
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,667,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook/reference, September 29, 2006

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Clarke Beaudry - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foundations of Parasitology (Hardcover)

This book, now the 7th edition, is known among parasitologists as the best available overview of parasitology. It covers all parasites, not just human infections, therefore it provides knowledge about parasite diversity and relationships. I am a biologist and found it valuable when moving into parasitolgy work. Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, January 5, 2011

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Zoologic - See all my reviews

This review is from: Foundations of Parasitology (Hardcover)

I work with parasites and this book is excellent to reference to. It is easy to get lost in the books great use of parasite descriptions and infections. Great illustrations for modes of transmission as well.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bought it for class, February 27, 2011

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its_me_tiff - See all my reviews

This review is from: Foundations of Parasitology (Hardcover)

Had to buy this book for class, wouldn't buy it otherwise. The authors did try to make it entertaining as much they can with a book about parasites but it's still not the best. We still use quite a bit of supplementary material in order to understand the parasites more in depth.