Introduction to Human Parasitology

Description: Figure illustrations. The book is divided into three main sections, dealing respectively with protozoa, helminths and arthropods. Within the sections the chapters have been arranged, in the main, in a systematic manner from the standpoint of classification. Throughout the book special emphasis has been laid on the biological aspects of the subject. So considerable space is devoted to life cycles, epidemiological factors, inter-relations of parasite and host, and underlying principles of treatment and prevention. BINDING/CONDITION: this from a collection obtained from a county agricultural department reference library; the books ranging from zero library markings to minimal -- all were rebound in uniform binding, burgundy cloth with gilt spine text; this copy has almost no library markings (a few small pencil notes on the title page), but does have owner name on the front endpaper; Very Good condition. indexes. 8vo (9 inches tall). 655 pages.