Handbook Of Medical Entomology - Softcover

A. Johannsen, O.; A. Riley, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9371348852 ISBN 13: 9789371348850

Verlag: Alpha Edition, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

A vital classic reborn: Handbook of Medical Entomology returns to illuminate the hidden world where tiny creatures shape human destiny. This definitive guide translates decades of entomological research into a clear, practical manual on insect identification and the mechanisms of disease transmission. Covering mosquitoes, ticks, lice, fleas and other arthropod vectors, it explains mosquito-borne illnesses, vector control methods, pest management strategies and the ecology and behavior that drive outbreaks. Rich with identification keys, illustrations and field-tested protocols, the book bridges entomological research and public health practice essential for students, clinicians, pest control professionals and anyone confronting insect-borne diseases. Historically significant and scientifically rigorous, this work shaped early public health entomology and informed generations of vector control campaigns. Its restored pages preserve original insights while making them accessible to modern readers interested in insect ecology and behavior, disease transmission insects, and integrated pest management. Out of print for decades, this edition is lovingly republished by Alpha Editions restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this is a collector s item and a cultural treasure: an entomology reference book that belongs on the shelf of classic literature collectors, field researchers, and public health advocates alike. Whether you re a casual reader fascinated by nature or a specialist in arthropod vectors, this handbook reconnects you with the foundational work of medical entomology.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Edition
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9371348852
• ISBN 13: 9789371348850
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 422
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: preigu GmbH & Co. KG; mail@preigu.de; ; Lengericher Landstr. 19; Osnabrück; Niedersachsen; 49078; Deutschland