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Ants by Bert Holldobler and Edward O. Wilson (1990, Hardcover)
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"The Ants" by Bert Holldobler is a comprehensive reference book focusing on the fascinating world of ants, exploring their behavior, biology, and ecology. Published by Harvard University Press in 1990, this textbook delves into the intricate lives of these social insects, offering insights into their complex societies and interactions. With a length of 12.4 inches and 752 pages, this hardcover book is a must-have for students and researchers in the fields of biology, zoology, and entomology, providing detailed information on ants in a clear and informative manner.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarvard University Press
ISBN-100674040759
ISBN-139780674040755
eBay Product ID (ePID)790901
Product Key Features
Number of Pages752 Pages
Publication NameAnts
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1990
SubjectAnimals / Insects & Spiders, General, Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology
TypeTextbook
AuthorBert Holldobler, Edward O. Wilson
Subject AreaNature, Reference, Science
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.7 in
Item Weight109.8 Oz
Item Length12.4 in
Item Width10.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN89-030653
ReviewsWhile it is impossible to write a definitive tome and make it 100 percent transparent to the nonscientist, this volume achieves the utmost clarity...Science is rarely good literature. The Ants is an exalting exception., The Ants is not only another milestone in a remarkable career but also a high point in crossover publishing. For the specialist, Hölldobler and Wilson bring elegance and order to a complex subject. For the curious layman, there is a glimpse into the workings of evolution., This magnificent and long-awaited volume is the definitive work on [ants]...Every imaginable area of interest to a biologist, a sociologist, even a curious citizen, is covered...At once remarkably exhaustive and parsimonious, the book does not stint on exhaustive detail wherever such detail is required., This magnificent and long-awaited volume is the definitive work on [ants]... Every imaginable area of interest to a biologist, a sociologist, even a curious citizen, is covered... At once remarkably exhaustive and parsimonious, the book does not stint on exhaustive detail wherever such detail is required., A monumental achievement, the last word in myrmecology, the study of ants...It is likely the average adult...will be intrigued by passages about these ubiquitous and complicated creatures., Hölldobler and Wilson's mighty tome will surely take its place among the greatest of all entomology books...it will inspire many new generations of students with its blend of scholarship, enthusiasm, and unabashed delight., The Ants is a stunningly attractive volume that belongs as much on the coffee table as it does on the lab bench... The 20 chapters are organized thematically, and they are written in a clear, accessible and engaging style... Only Hölldobler and Wilson could have written such a comprehensive and integrated treatment of ant biology. It represents a herculean labour of love, and it sets a new standard for synthetic works on major taxa... The Ants will undoubtedly remain in active service for decades, guiding both tourists and seasoned travellers through a strange and wonderful world., A monumental achievement, the last word in myrmecology, the study of ants... It is likely the average adult...will be intrigued by passages about these ubiquitous and complicated creatures., HÖlldobler and Wilson's mighty tome will surely take its place among the greatest of all entomology books...it will inspire many new gereations of students with its blend of scholarship, enthusiasm, and unabashed delight., The Ants is a stunningly attractive volume that belongs as much on the coffee table as it does on the lab bench... The 20 chapters are organized thematically, and they are written in a clear, accessible and engaging style... Only H lldobler and Wilson could have written such a comprehensive and integrated treatment of ant biology. It represents a herculean labour of love, and it sets a new standard for synthetic works on major taxa... The Ants will undoubtedly remain in active service for decades, guiding both tourists and seasoned travellers through a strange and wonderful world., The beauty of this heavily illustrated tome is that it conveys this message to both the lay reader and the professional entomologist with equal aplomb. For the interested but ignorant, HÖlldobler and Wilson provide a gentle introduction into the complex and bizarre reality of life as an ant...This myrmecological bible--with its 50-page key to ant classification, 60 pages of detailed anatomical drawings and hundreds of other sketches and photos--is a scientific and artistic accomplishment of historic significance. Yet it succeeds in convincing even the most casual reader of --as the first chapter is titled--the Importance of Ants., The Ants is not only another milestone in a remarkable career but also a high point in crossover publishing. For the specialist. Holldobler and Wilson bring elegance and order to a complex subject. For the curious layman, there is a glimpse into the workings of evolution., While it is impossible to write a definitive tome and make it 100 percent transparent to the nonscientist, this volume achieves the utmost clarity... Science is rarely good literature. The Ants is an exalting exception., The Ants is a stunningly attractive volume that belongs as much on the coffee table as it does on the lab bench... The 20 chapters are organized thematically, and they are written in a clear, accessible and engaging style... Only HÖlldobler and Wilson could have written such a comprehensive and integrated treatment of ant biology. It represents a herculean labour of love, and it sets a new standard for synthetic works on major taxa...The Ants will undoubtedly remain in active service for decades, guiding both tourists and seasoned travellers through a strange and wonderful world., The beauty of this heavily illustrated tome is that it conveys this message to both the lay reader and the professional entomologist with equal aplomb. For the interested but ignorant, Hölldobler and Wilson provide a gentle introduction into the complex and bizarre reality of life as an ant... This myrmecological bible--with its 50-page key to ant classification, 60 pages of detailed anatomical drawings and hundreds of other sketches and photos--is a scientific and artistic accomplishment of historic significance. Yet it succeeds in convincing even the most casual reader of--as the first chapter is titled--the Importance of Ants.
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal595.7/969/6
Table Of Content1. The Importance of Ants 2. Classification and Origins 3. The Colony Life Cycle 4. Altruism and the Origin of the Worker Caste 5. Colony Odor and Kin Recognition 6. Queen Numbers and Domination 7. Communication 8. Caste and Division of Labor 9. Social Homeostasis and Flexibility 10. Foraging Strategies, Territory, and Population Regulation 11. The Organization of Species Communities 12. Symbioses among Ant Species 13. Symbioses with Other Arthropods 14. Symbioses between Ants and Plants 15. The Specialized Predators 16.The Army Ants 17. The Fungus Growers 18. The Harvesting Ants 19. Weaver Ants 20. Collecting, Culturing, Observing Glossary Bibliography Acknowledgments Index
SynopsisElastic-Plastic Fracture MechanicsThis book looks at an extension of fracture mechanics to cases where significant plasticity may be associated with the growth of a crack in a material, and how assessments of possible failures are performed in such cases.Fracture Mechanics: Case StudiesThis book contains three case studies: a return to the crane hook that was introduced in Stress Analysis, looking at the design in more detail; a brief example of how temperature effects can degrade the performance of a component during service, through the phenomenon of creep; and finally a look at the failure of a polymer storage tank, to illustrate the importance of understanding materials properties at the temperature at which they will operate.This book requires the K Calculator available on the CD-ROM (order code T357/CDR01)., This landmark work is a thoroughgoing survey of one of the largest and most diverse groups of animals on the planet. Hölldobler and Wilson review in exhaustive detail virtually all topics in the anatomy, physiology, social organization, ecology, and natural history of the ants., This landmark work, the distillation of a lifetime of research by the world's leading myrmecologists, is a thoroughgoing survey of one of the largest and most diverse groups of animals on the planet. Bert H lldobler and Edward O. Wilson review in exhaustive detail virtually all topics in the anatomy, physiology, social organization, ecology, and natural history of the ants. In large format, with almost a thousand line drawings, photographs, and paintings, it is one of the most visually rich and all-encompassing views of any group of organisms on earth. It will be welcomed both as an introduction to the subject and as an encyclopedia reference for researchers in entomology, ecology, and sociobiology., This landmark work, the distillation of a lifetime of research by the world's leading myrmecologists, is a thoroughgoing survey of one of the largest and most diverse groups of animals on the planet. Bert Hölldobler and Edward O. Wilson review in exhaustive detail virtually all topics in the anatomy, physiology, social organization, ecology, and natural history of the ants. In large format, with almost a thousand line drawings, photographs, and paintings, it is one of the most visually rich and all-encompassing views of any group of organisms on earth. It will be welcomed both as an introduction to the subject and as an encyclopedia reference for researchers in entomology, ecology, and sociobiology., View a collection of videos on Professor Wilson entitled "On the Relation of Science and the Humanities" This landmark work, the distillation of a lifetime of research by the world's leading myrmecologists, is a thoroughgoing survey of one of the largest and most diverse groups of animals on the planet. H lldobler and Wilson review in exhaustive detail virtually all topics in the anatomy, physiology, social organization, ecology, and natural history of the ants. In large format, with almost a thousand line drawings, photographs, and paintings, it is one of the most visually rich and all-encompassing views of any group of organisms on earth. It will be welcomed both as an introduction to the subject and as an encyclopedia reference for researchers in entomology, ecology, and sociobiology.
LC Classification NumberQL568.F7H57 1990
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- 08 Dec, 2022
Ants, ants, more ants and Ed Wilson and Bert Holldobler. What could be better?
Pulitzer Prize, baby. What else can I say? This is the penultimate reference on ants of all time! Breathtaking photography and illustrations.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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