Venomous Snakes: Ecology, Evolution, and Snakebite (Symposia of the Zoological Society of London) [Hardcover]

Roger S. Thorpe (Editor), Wolfgang Wï¿1/2ster (Editor), Anita Malhotra (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198549865 | ISBN-13: 978-0198549864 | Publication Date: December 19, 1996 | Edition: 1

In the search for snakebite antidotes, the ecology and Revolution of venomous snakes is of critical importance. No previous text has addressed both the medical aspects of snakebite treatment as well as the highly relevant ecological and evolutionary aspects. This book also presents an accessible introduction to venomous snake research that will appeal to the growing number of amateur enthusiasts, and will be an essential reference work for researchers involved in any aspect of venomous snake research, as well as those interested in the broader fields of ecology and evolution.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book presents the proceedings of a 1995 symposium that was convened with the explicit goal of integrating research on the ecology and evolution of venomous snakes with work done on the medical and toxicological implications of snakebite." --Choice

"The first book to present a multidisciplinary approach to venomous snake research. . . .It will be of great interest to scientists and students involved in any aspect of venomous snake research, whilst also appealing to the growing band of amateur enthusiasts." --Ethology, Ecology & Evolution

"A very good contribution to the understanding of venomous snake evolution, systematics, venoms, and snakebites; and I highly recommend it to any one interested in these fascinating creatures."--Copeia

"Accessible to an audience of varied backgrounds."--Reptile & Amphibian Magazine

About the Author

Roger S. Thorpe, Wolfgang Wuster, and Anita Malhotra are all at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Wales, Bangor.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (December 19, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198549865
• ISBN-13: 978-0198549864
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,802,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Professional collection of scientific publications, April 15, 2004

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Piotr Wardega "Obywatel_Snejk" (Poland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Venomous Snakes: Ecology, Evolution, and Snakebite (Symposia of the Zoological Society of London) (Hardcover)

This book gathers scientific publications, both on ecological, biochemical or biological fields of herpetology. It is written for professional consumers. Anyone who works with snakes at professed level will enjoy that book as I do.

4.0 out of 5 stars This book was fascinating for me., October 19, 2011

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Olga - See all my reviews

This review is from: Venomous Snakes: Ecology, Evolution, and Snakebite (Symposia of the Zoological Society of London) (Hardcover)

One of our favourite publications. No doubt, snakes are fascinating creatures although snakebite envenomation is currently a major public health problem. It helped a lot in starting our own book which we hope is such as enjoyable as this one. From Olga Pudovka Gross, Gus Gross, authors of "Management of Snakebites: Study Manual and Guide for Health Care Professionals" that shares latest science on snakebite management.