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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The Encyclopedia of Entomology brings together the expertise of more than 450 distinguished entomologists from 40 countries to provide a worldwide overview of insects and their close relatives. Combining the basic science of an introductory text with accurate, comprehensive detail, the Encyclopedia is a reliable first source of reference for students and working professionals. Coverage includes insect classification, behavior, ecology, genetics and evolution, physiology, and management, and references to relevant literature. All the major arthropod groups are addressed, along with many important families and species. The Encyclopedia places special emphasis on insect relationships with people, medical entomology, biological control and insect pathology. This important work also presents biographical sketches of hundreds of entomologists who have made important contributions to the discipline since its origin. The new Second Edition is fully indexed, and includes more than 120 color plates.

The four-volume Encyclopedia of Entomology is a handy desk-top reference for entomologists, and a valuable source of information for scientists and students in agronomy, botany, disease biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, forestry, genetics, horticulture, parasitology, toxicology, and zoology. It is also available as an easily accessible, fully searchable online reference.

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A Much Improved Second Edition
I will admit up front that I wrote three articles in this book set, so I may be biased, but this second edition of "Encyclopedia of Entomology" is much improved over the first edition and in many respects a new set of books entirely. For one thing the set is now four volumes, adding nearly 2000 more pages, and for another the color plates in the back of each volume have contributed a whole new dimension to the text of articles.For my own part I added black and white photos to my sections to replace the earlier line drawings I had used.The publisher did a fantastic job of reproducing the photos and in general this book set is well done.

John Capinera edited this compilation of up to date knowledge of the science.This is an expensive set and probably more likely acquired by libraries than individuals.Still, this set should serve as a major reference for entomologists, graduate students in entomology (one of the major targets) and the entomology hobbyist who just wants to get caught up on the current developments in entomology.

These books are the work of over 300 hundred specialists, including some of the most prominent entomologists in the World (in whose company I am honored to have contributed a very small offering), with numerous articles on every conceivable subject having to do with freshwater and terrestrial arthropods. As such it is, in my opinion, the best initial source for research on entomology in print. ... Read more

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Don't Know.
I was really bummed as this book never showed up, but the company was AWESOME in refunding my money fast.

You want to learn entomology, this is the book for you!
I wanted to learn about entomology so much, so my parents got me this book.It had everything you want to know about entomology!I learned thebasic facts of insects.I learned the different facts you should know ifyou are going to be an entomologist, and trust me, after reading this book,you won't put it down until you got the job to be an entomologist. Excellent book! ... Read more

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pages missing, some copies
Beware that some printed copies of this title are missing pages.Third-party seller "ghbooks" shipped me a copy with pages 17-32 missing.I've e-mailed both the publisher and "ghbooks" to try to get some explanation.Neither responded.I'd suggest buying a new copy direct from Amato publishers.The book itself looks very good, but 16 pages of "mayflies" missing is a very serious omission.

A must for anyone serious about flyfishing!
I just bought this book, and read it straight through.I have also taken it with me--to the river--to use as it was written.The book is well written, and contains most of the general information that flyfishermenneed to really enhance their experience.The only thing I would recommendin any subsequent revisions, is the use of color photographs of theinsects.Tight Lines!

An excellent resource for the flyfisher
This softcover book not only matches fly patterns to the hatch but also educates the reader to the lifecycles, anatomy, and seasonal hatches of the insects.The illustrations are excellent and even are appealing to thosewith a biology background.This book single handedly enlightened me (at anage of thirteen) to the art and science of fly fishing.Hence a muchgreater and in depth appreciation for the craft.The book has sat on myshelf now for many years as a competent reference. I have personally hadthe opportunity to work with Rick Hafele (author) for a day on a smallstream in souther Oregon.I was even more impressed with his keenknowledge and passion for entomology and the art of fly fishing. I highlyrecommend this book to any one just startingor even better as a a gift toan inquisitive child who will learn much much more than just how to matchthe hatch.This book will please all audiences though. ... Read more

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The first edition of Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations broke ground on all levels, from the caliber of information provided to the inclusion of copious color photographs. With over 100 additional color photographs, an expanded reference appendix, and updated information, the second edition has raised the bar for resources in this field, elucidating the basics on insects of forensic importance.

New in the Second Edition:

• A chapter on insect identification that presents dichotomous keys
• Updates on DNA molecular techniques and genetic markers
• Coverage of new standardization in forensic entomological analysis
• Chapters on climatology and thermoregulation in insects
• 100 new color photographs, making available a total of 650 color photographs

Goes Beyond Dramatics to the Nitty Gritty of Real Practice

While many books, movies, and television shows have made forensic entomology popular, this book makes it real. Going beyond dramatics to the nitty gritty of actual practice, it covers what to search for when recovering entomological evidence, how to handle items found at the crime scene, and how to use entomological knowledge in legal investigations.

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Kindle edition expensive than hardcover??
how is it possible for the kindle edition to be expensive than the hardcover edition?

Crime Scene Investigator
I recently purchased this book as a reference source for the collection of entomological specimens at crime scenes. This book is well written and contains excellent information regarding the collection process and establishing the post-mortem interval. Anyone who deals with processes and/or investigating crime scenes should purchase this book for their permanent library.

Missing a "key" point...
While this book does address a variety of necessary topics and its overall praise is well-deserved there is a gap, which means there is still a need for a textbook in forensic entomology.

For a book of this nature one would expect to be able to identify insects of forensic importance.The numerous color photos are nice to look at, but in most cases do not allow species determination at the adult level (don't even bother asking about immature idenitification!).Short species accounts are given, but much more valuable would have been the inclusion of keys (as in K. Smith's treatment of the European forensic fauna).Unfortunately this means that you have to buy another text in order to identify any specimens that you collect.You will likely have to go the Manual of Nearctic Diptera in order to identify genera of Calliphoridae, Muscidae, Phorids...

In summary, even if you buy this book you'll still need to consult a forensic entomologist and as such, I'd recommend dropping the words "Forensic Entomology" from the title.This book is written for those who do not have formal training in entomology or even a science background (i.e. arthropod, botantist, and invertebrate are all defined in the glossary).

For the authors I would highly recommend adding keys in order to increase the value of this work. Please, for the entomologists' sake place them in an appendix, but do include them.Another suggestion would be to expand the taxa covered in Table 9.1 (insect development times) and move it to the appendix.Thanks!

An Excellent Overview of Forensic Entomology
This work is extraordinarily useful to any death investigation professional.It provides an extensive overview of all aspects of forensic entomology with chapter contributions from the leading forensic entomologists in the United States and Canada.It is expertly written so that the investigator with no formal entomological training can easily understand the context of the book, while still on a level that other formally trained entomologists will find very useful.It is richly illustrated with over 150 color photos of insects of forensic importance.This allows investigators to immediately recognize forensic insects at the scene so that collection can be assured.This book is certain to become an invaluable reference for anyone in the field of forensic entomology, or those involved in the collection of entomological evidence from a death scene.It is a perfect complement to the other works published on the subject by K.G.V. Smith and E.P. Catts. ... Read more

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A Survey of Entomology is a concise, highly readable introduction to the study of insects.Included in this text are chapters detailing the structure, biology, behavior, evolution, and classification of insects, as well as a review of insect orders that places special emphasis on the most familiar insect families.A discussion of the importance of insects reveals the crucial role that they play in both natural and human contexts.Techniques of collection and preservation are fully described, and an easy-to-use key enables readers to identify the orders of insects without difficulty.Information is presented in clear, straightforward language, and a full glossary is provided to clarify scientific terms.

This is an ideal book for students of all backgrounds who are taking an introductory entomology course, or for anyone wanting to learn more about the most successful creatures on Earth.

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Cicada basics
This book is clearly written and concise.It is an ideal text for college-level entomology.

Not bad, but keep looking.
The style of this book and its illustrations (simple line drawings) make it look much older than its 2002 copyright date.It is, in fact,a posthumous production based on Young's notes for undergraduate students.Young retired from teaching in 1986.Second author Kritsky edited Young's notes to produce this book.There are no photographs.This is indeed a brief introduction to entomology, briefer than its 292 pages would suggest.For some readers its brevity will be a plus; others will find it to be too superficial.The book includes brief chapters on aspects of insect biology, a brief survey of major insect orders and families, a key for classifying insects to their order, and useful advice about collecting and preserving insects.This book is not bad as a brief introduction to entomology.However, more attractive books are available that would be more effective in turning an amateur naturalist on to the study of insects.I highly recommend "Firefly Encyclopedia of Insects and Spiders," by Christopher O'Toole, which includes many detailed diagrams and beautiful photos, and moreinformation than Young/Kritsky but without the excessive detail of one of those big fat professional entomology encyclopedias. ... Read more

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Essential reading for all interested in Henry Thoreau, this is the first full account of the insects in his writing. Drawing on his own experience in the fields of bio-diversity and entomology, Dr. Spooner identifies many of the insects and builds a comprehensive index of insects in Thoreau`w work. This is a book that will revolutionize the way we read Walden, so that the celebrated beautiful bug at the end of the book becomes an integral part of Thoreau`s lifetime of entomological observation. The writer`s vision is a perfect fusion of science and art. ... Read more

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A global view of the insect groups that are of major significance to worldwide agriculture in its widest sense. It is intended for use as a college text and presupposes a basic knowledge of entomology. All the main insect groups and many of the important genera are illustrated with hundreds of black-and-white photographs and line drawings.
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A guide to studying insects shows young readers how to search for insects in the field, raise caterpillars and watch them turn into butterflies, keep crickets at home and observe their territoriality, and other projects. ... Read more

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Gillott’s thorough yet clear writing style continues to keep Entomology near the top of the class as a text for senior undergraduates, and for graduate students and professionals seeking an introduction to specific entomological topics. The author’s long-held belief that an introductory entomology course should present a balanced treatment of the subject is reflected in the continued arrangement of the book in four sections: Evolution and Diversity, Anatomy and Physiology, Reproduction and Development, and Ecology. For the third edition, all chapters have been updated. This includes not only the addition of new information and concepts but also the reduction or exclusion of material no longer considered "mainstream", so as to keep the book at a reasonable size.

Based on exciting discoveries made during the previous decade, the topics of insect evolutionary relationships, semiochemicals, gas exchange, immune responses (including those of parasites and parasitoids), flight, and the management of pests have received particular attention in the preparation of the third edition. Overall, more than 30 new or significantly revised figures have been incorporated.

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Well-presented and a logical sequence of material
The book is published as a text for college undergraduates, and iscertainly adequate for its intended purpose.If one does not have ANYbackground in entomology, the material is, at times, just a bit deep, but,even so, is easy to follow.A glossary would be a useful addition to thebook, as the definition of some terms requires one to consult a (universal)dictionary or other textbook.The item most lacking is color plates foridentification; all drawings are in black and white.However, the text isnot intended to be an identification guide, but an in-depth discussion ofthe structure and function of insects and their appendages. Forhigh-school students, the material could become overwhelming.For collegestudents, the text should prove a satisfactory addition to a personal orinstitutional library. ... Read more

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Twenty years ago the use of entomology in a crime scene investigation was considered bizarre, despite the solid scientific background and documented historical applications. Today, the use of insect evidence is an accepted sub-discipline in modern forensic science. Nevertheless, forensic entomology is still growing and remains a living scientific discipline with many branches. The present book highlights this diversity by collecting contributions dealing with novel aspects, for example, marine biology, chemical ecology and acarology, as well as the basic disciplines like entomotoxiciology and decomposition. It also offers keys for immature insects, discussions of important pitfalls and introductions to the statistical evaluation of data sets. Many topics are covered in depth for the first time. All the authors are leading experts in their respective fields of research. Their chapters show directions for future research for both new and veteran forensic entomologists. Undoubtedly, forensic entomology will continue to grow and attract new professionals, students, as well as interested observers. This book is written for all of them.

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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A full understanding of the biology and life histories of pest species is vital for all those involved in crop production and crop protection. This important new title provides comprehensive coverage of major insect and mite pest species, primarily in Northern Europe. Textbook of Agricultural Entomology is broadly divided into two parts. The first part covers the external and internal features of the major insect and mite pest families, while the second part provides detailed descriptions of major pest species including information on life history stages (vital information when considering control methods) and the crops which these species attack. ... Read more

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Insect-related evidence is one of the most powerful, least understood examples of modern forensic science. Entomology and the Law is a detailed roadmap from crime scene to courtroom--for entomologists, law enforcement personnel and lawyers preparing for trial. Part I focuses on carrion flies as forensic indicators, exploring relevant biology clearly and concisely illustrated by real-life cases. Part II is a thorough examination of the law of scientific evidence worldwide, complete with caselaw, applicable code provisions, and legal issues relevant to the admissibility and use of forensic entomology in litigation. ... Read more

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Entomology and the Law
An excellent reference and a must have for forensic entomology.A good read.Includes a technical, species-level diagnostic key to the eggs, larvae, and adults of those flies common to the dead body party.

Forensic Entomology made understandable!
This is a superb work of immense scope and brilliance.The authors leave no aspect of forensic entomology a mystery.Splendid for experts, both scientists and lawyers alike.

This is what CSI is really about!
Bugs are excellent crime solvers.This terrific book explains how and why, in a way everyone can understand.Great for everyone from experts to novices.

Comprehensive?Hardly�
Entomology and the Law by Greenberg and Kunich was promoted to be "the first comprehensive book on forensic entomology."This book certainly does not live up to that description, though it is a decent book in its own rights.At [the price], the book seems a little thin and incomplete.

The first section of the book, written by Dr. Greenberg, deals with the history, biology, identification, and use of forensically important flies.Dr. Greenberg's knowledge of flies is indeed extensive, and he has included keys to species of adults and larvae (pupae are ignored) of carrion flies from many parts of the world.Note that only flies are covered in this book, and all of the other forensically important insects are ignored.Also there is no mention of insect succession on the corpse outside of the preface to the first section of the book.This aspect alone limits the application of this book to the early postmortem interval.

The second section of the book, written by John Kunich, focuses on the legal applications of forensic entomology.This section deals with the laws behind scientific evidence, the admissibility of insect evidence, and how to optimize the use of such evidence.Placing the legal aspects into the prospective of forensic entomology made this section useful to the scientist who is interested in that aspect of the criminal justice system alone.

This book is far from being comprehensive.Nowhere are the details of the collection of entomological evidence presented, successional patterns of insects are largely ignored, and the temperature information included in the book is incomplete.Though lawyers and entomologists with experience in the field of medicocriminal entomology will benefit from this book, the curious lay person or law enforcement official should save their money and purchase either Catts & Haskell or Byrd & Castner.

Entomology and the Law
This book has it all.If ever a book crossed the lines of genre from a working guide for a professional in his field to an interesting read for the inquisitive mind, this book is it.This book is for the professional who has anything to do with a murder scene or wrongful death situation.This book is for everyone who watches television because "Entomology and the Law"is the marriage of a great murder mystery crossed with an investigatory courtroom drama.This book is for every litigator who wants to effectively use the law of scientific evidence in the courtroom.This book is for the layman who wants to know more.You see, it's about bugs.Gross bugs.Flys actually, and the fact that flys can be accurately used to identify the time and location of death.Interesting?Yes.Easy read?No.Necessary read?DEFINITELY. ... Read more

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More about bugs than pollen
Mason Crest Publishers is producing a new series of books on forensic science, which are written mostly for children at the junior or senior high school level. There are currently 12 books in the forensic science series ranging in topics from psychological profiling, to fingerprint and DNA analysis, and their latest edition on entomology and palynology. As stated in the introduction, this series was prompted by the recent demand for more information on forensics, the rapidly growing interest fanned by TV (CSI and the Forensic Files on TV, high-profile court cases, & forensic evidence used to catch terrorists), and the role forensics plays in the apprehension and conviction of criminals.
The book is well-written with little use of technical jargon, nicely illustrated, simple to understand, and covers the topics of forensic entomology and palynology with a very broad "brush" leaving out many details, which one would expect to find in a journal article or professional book on these subjects.
It is obvious from reading the book that the author is interested in and is more versed on the field of entomology than palynology. Three-fourth of her book is devoted to discussions of entomology and only one-fourth of the book is reserved for forensic palynology. In addition, it is obvious that she obtained about 95% of all her information about forensic palynology from articles published in our Proceedings of the IX International Palynological Congress: Houston, Texas, USA, 1996, from articles in our journal Palynology, from articles in the AASP Contribution Series # 33, and from articles printed in the AASP Newsletter. The only major forensic source she missed was the recent book by Lynne Milne (A Grain of Truth). For those of us who have written these original articles, we can see our "fingerprints" and almost direct quotes from our articles scattered liberally throughout her discussions of palynology.
For those of you who are curious about how forensic entomologists use insects (mainly types of flies and maggots) to determine the time of death, whether or not the victim had been using prescription or illegal drugs (i.e. maggots grow much faster if feeding on a victim who used cocaine), and sometime even where the crime occurred, even if the body has been moved (i.e. urban flies and maggots are often different from those living in rural areas), then this book would provide a brief and easy-to-read overview.The book also provides a brief historical look at the development of forensic entomology from its apparent beginning in A.D. 1235 in China, when a farm worker was convicted of a murder because flies were attracted to the fresh blood on his sickle used to kill his victim.
The book is a quick read and will provide you with the basics of how and why both forensic entomology and forensic palynology are effective tools in the search for and apprehension of criminals. If you are a palynologist, I doubt that reading this book will expand your currently knowledge of palynology very much. However, if you study pollen and spores but have no previous knowledge about how pollen and forensics are becoming effective tools in criminal investigations, then you might enjoy the section on palynology.I think it is a great book for children who might want to know more about forensics and might encourage some of them to consider forensics or even palynology as a future career.My major complaint about the book is that throughout the entire section on forensic palynology she makes no mention of the names of the individuals (Mildenhall, Graham, Jarzen, Wiltshire, Bryant, Jones, Horrocks, etc.) who had written the works that she uses to discuss the subject.I also found it amazing that in the book's section listed as, "Further Reading," there is not a single reference to any article, chapter,book, or web site pertaining to forensic palynology!

Brief and generalized overview written at teen/young adult level
This book is part of a series of forensic science books and gives a brief, general, overview of what forensic entomology and palynology are.It is written at young adult comprehension level and is found in that section in my local library.The book provides the reader with an idea of what entomology and palynology are, who practices these areas, and common uses for them as they relate to forensics.It also provides examples, caes studies, and short histories of the fields, but doesn't really get into specifics about techniques or technical details.If you are looking for an in-depth book or one with techniques and procedures, this is not the book for you.In fact, I "Googled" forensic entomology and in the first 3 or 4 websites found virtually everything that this book had within it.On the positive side, this book could be used as a reference source and does list websites, agencies, and resources where one could find more information. Overall, this is an enjoyable, light read on the subject.If you want details, look elsewhere. ... Read more

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This book gives a popularized account of entomology and working in entomology in the USA. The 7 chapters by various authors cover: useful insects such as bees, insects that help control pests, insects as medicine and as food; insects and public health, including mosquitoes, the diseases they carry and their control, an account of the work of medical entomologists in the armed forces of the USA, memories of working on the development of early insect repellents, on control of screwworm and the role of dipteran larvae in forensic entomology; forest pests and their control, in particular the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar); domestic insects and their control, work on termites [Isoptera] and other pests of timber, an account of the problems of imported fireants (Solenopsis spp.) and Africanized honey bees, and cockroaches in an urban environment; agricultural pests including the development stages of control chemicals, a discussion on the public and scientific attitudes to insecticides and their alternatives, a description of bollworms, the boll weevil (Anthronomus grandis) and pests of fruits and corn [maize], a history of insecticides, insects as plant pathogen vectors and the role of biotechnology in insect control. The final chapter contains 'unusual facts' about insects and other arthropods. The text is interspersed with cartoons by Gary Larson and the appendices provide information on the American registry of Professional Entomologists of the Entomological Society of America, on the Society itself and on the American Mosquito Control Association. ... Read more

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From J. Kaye's Book Blog
This book starts out talking about insects as friends, they're importance in the garden, and even gives some tips for beekeepers. From there, it discusses diseases insects carry, plants they eat, and insects you find around the house. The book ends with some unusual bug facts.

Each chapter covers so much information. Out of all the nonfiction books I've read, this is the best. I learned quite a bit in a field I've been studying for a few years now. It's a great collection of entomology facts, perfect for bug lovers.
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This book an EXACT reproduction of the original book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR?d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more