Handbook Of Medical Entomology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163107843)

The Handbook of Medical Entomology is a comprehensive guide to the study of insects that are medically important. Written by William Albert Riley, this book covers a wide range of topics related to medical entomology. It includes information on the identification, biology, and behavior of insects that transmit diseases to humans and animals. The book also covers the control and prevention of these insects, as well as the diseases they transmit. The Handbook of Medical Entomology is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different topic. The first chapter provides an overview of medical entomology, including its history and importance. The second chapter covers the identification of medically important insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Subsequent chapters cover the biology and behavior of these insects, including their life cycles, feeding habits, and reproductive strategies. The book also includes information on the diseases transmitted by these insects, such as malaria, dengue fever, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus. The final chapters of the Handbook of Medical Entomology cover the prevention and control of medically important insects. This includes information on insecticides, repellents, and other control measures. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, the Handbook of Medical Entomology is an essential resource for anyone studying or working in the field of medical entomology. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, and is an invaluable reference for researchers, public health professionals, and anyone interested in the control and prevention of insect-borne diseases.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Albert Riley,O. A. Johannsen
ISBN-10: 1163107840
ISBN-13: 9781163107843
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.75d