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037			_a9780429327926 _bTaylor & Francis
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100	1		_aSchowalter, Timothy Duane, _d1952- _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aInsects and society / _cTimothy D. Schowalter.
264		1	_aBoca Raton, FL : _bCRC Press, _c[2020]
300			_a1 online resource (xiv, 306 pages)
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
505	0		_a1. Introduction -- 2. What Makes Insects Different? -- 3. Insect Effects on Human History -- 4. Nuisances -- 5. Structural Pests -- 6. Venomous and Poisonous Arthropods -- 7. Parasites and Disease Transmission -- 8. Crop Pests -- 9. Forest Pests -- 10. Insects as Food -- 11. Medical and Industrial Materials -- 12. Cultural Value and Artistic Expression -- 13. Crop Pollination -- 14. Decomposition -- 15. Biological Control -- 16. Forensic Science -- 17. Insects as Indicators of Environmental Change -- 18. Why Do Insects Become Pests? -- 19. Deciding When and How to Control Insects -- 20. Concluding Remarks
520			_a"Insects are the most species-rich and important organisms on earth, and that's why there are many university courses dedicated to the topic of Insects and Society. But, surprisingly, this is the first textbook specifically created for those courses. The content in this textbook is not only ideal for introductory courses, but it also is great for K12 instructors, insatiably curious children, and indeed anyone fascinated by insects and their impact on people."--Robert K.D. Peterson, Ph. D., Professor of Entomology, Montana State University and Past President, Entomological Society of America "Society is undervaluing the role of insects as pivotal drivers of ecosystem functioning and services. Addressing this deficit is a major merit of this book."--Teja Tscharntke, Professor and Head of the Agroecology Research Group at the University of Göttingen, Germany Insects are all around us, outweighing humanity by 17 times. Many are nuisances; they compete with us for food and carry some of our most devastating diseases. Many common pests have been transported worldwide by humans. Yet, some recent reports suggest dramatic declines in some important groups, such as pollinators and detritivores. Should we care? Yes, we should. Without insect pollinators we'd lose 35% of our global food production; without detritivores, we would be buried in un-decayed refuse. Insects are also critical sources for nutritional, medical and industrial products. A world without insects would seem a very different and unpleasant place. So why do insects inspire such fear and loathing? This concise, full-color text challenges many entrenched perceptions about insect effects on our lives. Beginning with a summary of insect biology and ecology that affect their interactions with other organisms, it goes on to describe the various positive and negative ways in which insects and humans interact. The final chapters describe factors that affect insect abundance and approaches to managing insects that balance their impacts. The first textbook to cater directly to those studying Insect and Society or Insect Ecology modules, this book will also be fascinating reading for anyone interested in learning how insects affect human affairs and in applying more sustainable approaches to "managing" insects. This includes K-12 teachers, undergraduate students, amateur entomologists, conservation practitioners, environmentalists, as well as natural resource managers, land use planners and environmental policy makers
545	0		_aProf. Timothy Schowalter received his Ph. D. in Entomology from the University of Georgia, USA (1979), where he studied insect responses to forest harvest practices. He subsequently trained as a postdoctoral fellow at Texas A & M University, USA, studying bark beetle population dynamics and effects on pine forest ecosystems. He continued to work on insect responses to changing forest conditions and effects on forest ecosystems as a professor at Oregon State University, USA, for 22 years (1981- 2003). Much of his research has been in conjunction with the US Long Term Ecological Research Network. Prof. Schowalter moved to Louisiana State University in 2003 as Department Head of Entomology, serving in that capacity until 2015.
588	0		_aOnline resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 26, 2020).
650		0	_aInsects _xHistory.
650		0	_aInsect pests _xHistory.
650		0	_aAnimals and civilization.
650		6	_aInsectes _xHistoire.
650		6	_aInsectes nuisibles _xHistoire.
650		6	_aAnimaux et civilisation.
650		7	_aNATURE _xEcology. _2bisacsh
650		7	_aSCIENCE _xLife Sciences _xZoology _xEntomology. _2bisacsh
650		7	_aSCIENCE _xLife Sciences _xEvolution. _2bisacsh
650		7	_aAnimals and civilization. _2fast _0(OCoLC)fst00809565
650		7	_aInsect pests. _2fast _0(OCoLC)fst00973989
650		7	_aInsects. _2fast _0(OCoLC)fst00974074
655		7	_aHistory. _2fast _0(OCoLC)fst01411628
776	0	8	_iPrint version: _aSchowalter, Timothy Duane, 1952- _tInsects and society. _dBoca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2020] _z0367419785 _z9780367419783 _w(OCoLC)1108822393
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