Pests: A Guide to the World's Most Maligned, yet Misunderstood Creatures

by Ross Piper

This single volume describes the animals that are most injurious and costly to humans, examining the important roles of these pests throughout history and the implications of the never-ending wars we wage against the natural world.

From mosquitoes to nematodes to mice, there are a multitude of organisms and animals that pose major health risks, cause economic burdens, and even threaten famine conditions for human civilization. Addressing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313384266
• ISBN13: 9780313384264
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years