An Introduction to Parasitology

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Series: Studies in Biology

By: Bernard E Matthews

192 pages, 31 b/w photos, 52 line illus, 7 tabs

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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Introductory textbook which covers the essential principles of the parasitic life cycle rather than looking at each type of parasite.

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.

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Textbook

Series: Studies in Biology

By: Bernard E Matthews

192 pages, 31 b/w photos, 52 line illus, 7 tabs

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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'... 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

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