The Insects: An Outline of Entomology (Hardcover)

by P. J. Gullan (Author), Peter Cranston (Author) "Entomology is the study of insects..." (more)
Key Phrases: Annual Review of Entomology, Academic Press, North America (more...)

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"Gullan and Cranston" has become the standard in the field....engagingly written and packed with interesting and up-to-date entomological examples.....the most thoroughly updated and appealing general entomology textbook on the market." American Entomologist, Winter 2004 <!--end-->

“Students wanting a single book to give them the whole picture need look no further … Since receiving The Insects I have referred to it daily, my other standby reference texts meriting only an occasional glance. It is an extremely well written and thoroughly up-to-date text, amply and clearly illustrated with magnificent black-and-white drawings.” Review of the first edition in Nature

"...a seriously comprehensive book that any student of entomology should have" Dr John Feltwell, Independent Consultant Ecologist

"an excellent teaching resource and reference work....Penny Gullan and Peter Cranston have certainly written an eminently usable textbook that will be popular with people lecturing entomology courses and with biologists interested in comprehensive and modern synopsis of the most diverse class of animals." African Entomology, 2005

"this book...is not simply a textbook. It is well written and eminently readable with the authors' enthusiasm for their subject apparent throughout. It also has an international scope...Consequently whilst being an invaluable reference source for students, tutors and researchers alike, it will also appeal to amateurs interested in learning more about insects than the basic facts. All in all, this book will make a valuable and much used addition to any school, university library or personal library." Journal of Insect Conservation, June 2005

"Penny Gullan and Peter Cranston have certainly written an eminently usable textbook that will be popular with people lecturing entomology courses and with biologists interested in a comprehensive and modern synopsis of the most diverse class of animals." African Entomology, June 2005

"This book is probably the most well-written textbook in entomology in our present time...As an introduction to the broad field of entomology, this textbook is highly recommended." Norwegian Journal of Entomology, August 2005

"This established and popular textbook is the definitive guide to the study of insects..." Ethology, Ecology and Evolution, August 2005

Product Description
TO ACCESS THE ARTWORK FROM THE BOOK, PLEASE VISIT www.blackwellpublishing.com/gullan.

This established and popular textbook is the definitive guide to the study of insects; a group of animals that represent over half of the planet’s biological diversity.

Completely updated and expanded, this new edition examines all aspects of insect biology including anatomy and physiology, ecology and evolution of insects, insect behaviours such as sociality, predation, parasitism and defense, medical and veterinary entomology and methods of collection, preserving and identifying insects.

Features new chapters on the methods and results of studies of insect phylogeny and a new review of insect evolution and biogeography.

Includes expanded sections on species diversity, social behaviour, pest management, aquatic entomology, parasitology and medical entomology.

Successful strategies in insect conservation are also covered for the first time, reflecting the increasing threat to natural ecosystems from environmental changes.

Boxes highlighting key themes, suggestions for further reading and illustrations, including specially commissioned drawings and colour plates, are included throughout.

The artwork from the text is available for instructors either via CD-ROM or by visiting www.blackwellpublishing.com/gullan.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3 edition (September 13, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405111135
• ISBN-13: 978-1405111133
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #388,813 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Review for "The Insects: An Outline of Entomology", May 19, 2009

By	J. Montgomery (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I received this book in very good condition. There were no markings on the pages or scuffed up edges on the book or on the spine of the book. Over-all this was a good purchase!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bugs are Awesome, December 22, 2007

By	A. Brooksby - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book for learning just about anything you could ever want to know about insects. It discusses insect sociality, body systems, reproduction, interaction with plants, evolution, environmental tolerance, pest control, and other topics. I learned so much from this book. It was amazing to me to learn just how intricate insects really are. This understanding really strengthened my faith in God and the creation.