Using Australian examples to discuss taxonomic and ecological diversity, this non-technical book introduces basic entomology. It emphasizes perspectives on insect diversity important in conservation assessment and setting priorities for management.

With all the contributed essays written by well known historians of science, this celebration of the life and career of Chalres Coulston Gillispie, one of the founders of the field, ranges across the entire field, and relates mostly to his oeuvre.

This volume provides a structured roadmap designed for the development and commercialization of microbial pest control products for arthropod pests. The text identifies the building blocks of the entire process, and highlights essential aspects.

One of a series of books analyzing current agricultural issues and knowledge and proposing alternative solutions, this volume examines, inter alia, the environmental benefits of transgenic corn and advanced reclamation techniques for varying soil types.