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The first edition of this book, published in 1984, established itself internationally as a standard text in medical and veterinary entomology. This new edition retains the same overall aims and structure but has been thoroughly revised to take account of new advances in the subject.
The main focus of the book is on the general biology of insects and the Acari (mites and ticks) of medical and veterinary importance, together with brief descriptions of their taxonomy and of the treatment of diseases they cause. The book consists of 32 chapters and is divided into three parts: the first provides a general introduction to the classification, structure and function of the relevant insects and Acari; the second covers, in 17chapters, the main groups of insects and acarines of medical and veterinary importance, from the Culicidae (mosquitoes) to the Ixodidae (hard ticks); part three then provides an overview of those diseases of which the pathogens are transmitted by insects or acarines.
The main focus of the book is on the general biology of insects and the Acari (mites and ticks) of medical and veterinary importance, together with brief descriptions of their taxonomy and of the treatment of diseases they cause. The book consists of 32 chapters and is divided into three parts: the first provides a general introduction to the classification, structure and function of the relevant insects and Acari; the second covers, in 17chapters, the main groups of insects and acarines of medical and veterinary importance, from the Culicidae (mosquitoes) to the Ixodidae (hard ticks); part three then provides an overview of those diseases of which the pathogens are transmitted by insects or acarines.
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D. S. Kettle, Professor in the Department of Entomology, University of Queensland (Emeritus).
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Reviews from the second edition: " Kettle has done the medical and veterinary entomology scientific community a great service by updating this wonderful reference text.... As a reference for professionals in the field, or a comprehensive source of information for physicians or veterinarians, Kettle's book is truly a winner. The text is a superb one for graduate students in medical and veterinary entomology who already have some background in the field. His balanced coverage of structure, classification, biology, disease agents, and control is as good as there is in a single text. The second edition will be an invaluable addition to your bookshelf and will be consulted often." (Journal of Medical Entomology)
"[I]f only one general reference book on medical and veterinary entomology can be afforded by either a library or an individual, then it should be this." (Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine)
Review of the first edition: "...the work must be regarded as a classic text book of its kind, and an invaluable reference book for both pure entomology and the parasitology of arthropod-borne pathogens." (International Pest Control)
"[I]f only one general reference book on medical and veterinary entomology can be afforded by either a library or an individual, then it should be this." (Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine)
Review of the first edition: "...the work must be regarded as a classic text book of its kind, and an invaluable reference book for both pure entomology and the parasitology of arthropod-borne pathogens." (International Pest Control)
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- PublisherWiley
- Publication date1982
- ISBN 10 0471815039
- ISBN 13 9780471815037
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages658
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