Parasitism: The Ecology and Evolution of Intimate Interactions

First English language Edition (2001) , unstated in accordance with University of Chicago Press's customary practice at the time of publication; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in a Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a touch of crimp to the heel of the backstrip; a former owner's name and date at the lower corner of the front free endpaper; the binding leans slightly but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting, marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome, carefully-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections and the aforementioned owner's signature. The DJ shows faint soilings to the panels and backstrip; else flawless; unclipped. Remains attractive and intact. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo (9.35 x 6.35 x 1.75 Inches) . Extensive References. Index. Illustrated with numerous duotone charts, tables, graphs and figures. Translated by Isaure de Buron and Vincent A. Connors. New Foreward by Daniel Simberloff. Language: English. Weight: 38.6 ounces. Gray cloth over boards with white titles at the backstrip. First published in French in 1995. Hardback with DJ. In Parasitism, Claude Combes explores the fascinating adaptations parasites have developed through their intimate interactions with their hosts. He begins with the biology of parasitestheir life cycles, habitats, and different types of associations with their hosts. Next he discusses genetic interactions between hosts and parasites, and he ends with a section on the community ecology of parasites and their role in the evolution of their hosts. Throughout the book Combes enlivens his discussion with a wealth of concrete examples of host-parasite interactions. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; xiii, 728 pages.…