An Introduction to Parasitology
An Introduction to Parasitology
£79.99
GBPThis introductory undergraduate textbook provides a concise, clear and affordable overview of parasite biology for students and non-specialists, to equip them for approaching more technical and detailed literature. Using examples from all groups of animal parasites, the text considers the various stages of a parasite's life cycle from finding hosts to surviving within the host. The significance of damage caused by parasites and approaches to control are discussed, giving the book a well-rounded approach for those new to the subject or revising key points. A key feature of the book is its comparative rather than systematic approach. Suitable for all introductory parasite courses in biology, zoology and human and veterinary medicine.
- Affordable: good value text in the area
- Concise: covers key concepts
- Accessible: clearly written by a leading parasitologist
Reviews & endorsements
'… the style is exemplary and there are many felicitous phrases and comparisons which help to lighten the text and make the whole thing a delight to read … This book certainly fulfils admirably its primary function of providing an introductory undergraduate textbook and gives a more comprehensive and clearer exposition of almost all aspects of animal parasitology than many other considerably more expensive hardback textbooks.' Biologist
'This is a straightforwardly written textbook which successfully introduces the undergraduate and the nonspecialist to the more arcane literature. It presents the material clearly, interestingly and with a typically British sense of humour, all of it which makes it a pleasure to read.' Lorenzo Savioli, Bulletin of the World Health Organization
'This book is a wonderful introduction to the field of parasitology.' International Journal for Parasitology
'… a well-rounded view of parasitology.' BIOSIS
Product details
May 1998Hardback
9780521571708
204 pages
236 × 156 × 15 mm
0.468kg
83 b/w illus. 7 tables
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. The spectrum of animal-animal associations
- 2. Parasites
- 3. From host to host
- 4. Getting settled
- 5. At home with the host
- 6. The host's response
- 7. Damaging effects of parasites
- 8. Problems of parasite control
- Further reading
- Glossary
- Index.
