Encyclopedia of Entomology: Edition 2

John L. Capinera

Aug 2008 · Springer Science & Business Media

About this ebook

The Encyclopedia of Entomology provides a detailed, global overview of insects and their close relatives, including taxonomy, behavior, ecology, physiology, history, and management. It covers all the major groups of arthropods, as well as many important families and individual species. The encyclopedia also covers physiology, genetics, ecology, behavior, insect relationships with people, medical entomology, and pest management.

Ratings and reviews

Textbooks are a scam. They have the best and most useful information yet they insist on charging outrageous amounts and do not promote sharing or passing down of books to younger generations. This is an ebook. There is barely any production costs involved and no physcal material to be bought. Yet it costs the same amount as the printed book or maybe more at ~$600... as an undergrad and future masters student who would like to use this... I find it sick.

This an authoritative account of many of the insects, particularly pest species, that occur in various parts of the world. Their biology: descriptions, development, and distribution as well as potential control methods are described. The articles are written by many distinguished entomologists. The articles have been put together and edited to make the subject matter of interest both to concerned members of the public as well as to professional entomologists.

Way to much for something I could pirated if I wanted to. Not saying I do, just saying you gotta be reasonable here.

About the author

John Capinera is chairman of the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida, and formerly headed the Entomology Department at Colorado State University. He is a fellow of the Entomological Society of America, and an authority on insect ecology and pest management.