Handbook of Agricultural Entomology
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:22nd Feb '13
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Handbook of Agricultural Entomology by Helmut van Emden is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook.
The book opens with a general introduction to entomology and includes coverage of the major insects (and mites) that cause harm to crops, livestock and humans. The important beneficial species are also included. Organisms are described in a classification of insect Orders and Families. The emphasis is on morphological characters of major taxonomic divisions, “spot characters” for the recognition of Families, and the life histories, damage symptoms and economic importance of the various pest species.
The book is beautifully illustrated in full colour with more than 400 figures showing both the organisms and the damage caused to plants with diagnostic characters indicated by arrows. Coverage is world-wide and includes much material stemming from the vast personal experience of the author.
A companion website with additional resources is available at www.wiley.com/go/vanemden/agriculturalentomology
“In summary, an excellent, well-illustrated handbook and a highly welcome addition to the literature of a very practical nature.” (Experimental Agriculture, 1 January 2014)
“Although the book might be too basic for researchers and professionals in the area, it is definitely a valuable resource for students and the general public. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All undergraduate students and general readers.” (Choice, 1 October 2013)
“The book is completed with a bibliography and index. Overall it provides a very useful introduction to the range of insects that can be found in farming areas.” (International Pest Control, 1 July 2013)“For those with an interest in the birds of Iowa, raptors in general, or bird art.” (The Guardian, 1 April 2013)
“Handbook of Agricultural Entomology by Helmut van Emden is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook.” (Birdbooker Report, 15 April 2013)
“Written by one of the world's leading entomologists, Handbook of Agricultural Entomology is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook.” (Phys.org, 18 March 2013)
"it is intended as an affordable stand-alone text for the budding entomologist in need of a basic understanding of insect taxonomy and a world view of applied entomology. With this in mind, this very well written and delightfully engaging book certainly succeeds." (Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Canada 2014)
ISBN: 9780470659137
Dimensions: 254mm x 196mm x 22mm
Weight: 889g
336 pages