Nematode Parasites of Vertebrates: Their Development and Transmission [Hardcover]

R. C. Anderson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0851994210 | ISBN-13: 978-0851994215 | Publication Date: May 15, 2000 | Edition: Second

This well illustrated book provides an historical and unified overview of a century and a half of research on the development, life cycles, transmission and evolution of the nematodes found in vertebrates throughout the world. This second, expanded edition includes relevant data from some 450 new references that have appeared from 1989 to 1999. The volume includes nematode parasites of humans, domestic animals and wildlife including fish. After an introductory chapter outlining general principles, the author systematically describes the biological characteristics of the 27 superfamilies of nematodes, followed by families, subfamilies, genera and species.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A plethora of original primary literature is cited throughout the book. Many good illustrations accompany several well-described parasites. The author is very well published in several areas of the parasitic nematodes and is a credible authority for the subject. The book is a fairly inclusive attempt to summarize the current knowledge of development and transmission of all parasitic nematodes of vertebrates. In this second edition the author updates nomenclature, includes additional species, and provides new observations." - Susan E. Sharp, PhD, Doody's

"This excellent book represents one of the key works on nematology and parasitology ... Both the author and the publisher are to be congratulated on this publication."--Folia Parasitologica

"[T]his book will become an essential companion to the student of parasitology and nematology."--Journal of Parasitology


From the reviews of the first edition: "It should occupy a central place in any relevant library as well as on the personal shelves of anyone interested in the parasitic nematodes from molecular biologists to population ecologists."--Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology
"This excellent book represents one of the key works on nematology and parasitology ... Both the author and the publisher are to be congratulated on this publication."--Folia Parasitologica
"[T]his book will become an essential companion to the student of parasitology and nematology."--Journal of Parasitology
"A plethora of original primary literature is cited throughout the book. Many good illustrations accompany several well-described parasites. The author is very well published in several areas of the parasitic nematodes and is a credible authority for the subject. The book is a fairly inclusive attempt to summarize the current knowledge of development and transmission of all parasitic nematodes of vertebrates. In this second edition the author updates nomenclature, includes additional species, and provides new observations." - Susan E. Sharp, PhD, Doody's


From the reviews of the first edition: "It should occupy a central place in any relevant library as well as on the personal shelves of anyone interested in the parasitic nematodes from molecular biologists to population ecologists." --Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology

About the Author

R. C. Anderson, Department of Zoology, University of Guelph.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 650 pages
• Publisher: CABI; Second edition (May 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851994210
• ISBN-13: 978-0851994215
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,049,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > Medical Books > Veterinary Medicine > Parasitology

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