Charles Valentine Riley : founder of modern entomology /

"This definitive biography is the first full account of a fascinating American scientist whose leadership created the modern science of entomology that recognizes both the essential role of insects in natural systems and their challenge to the agricultural food supply that sustains humankind. C...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Sorensen, Willis Conner (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Tuscaloosa : The University of Alabama Press, [2018]
Subjects:
Riley, Charles V. > (Charles Valentine), > 1843-1895.
Riley, Charles V. > (Charles Valentine), > 1843-1895
1800-1899
Entomologists > Biography.
Entomologists > United States > Biography.
Entomology > History > 19th century.
Entomologistes > Biographies.
Entomologistes > États-Unis > Biographies.
Entomologie > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Entomology
Entomologists
United States
collective biographies.
History
Biographies
Biographies.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The Thames, the Channel, the Rhine, 1843-1859
  • Along the Kankakee River, 1860-1863
  • Chicago and the Prairie farmer, 1863-1868
  • Missouri State Entomologist, 1868-1877
  • The "book of nature" according to Darwin
  • Subterranean killers
  • Devouring locusts
  • Washington gadfly, 1879-1881
  • Assisting nature's balance
  • Years of fulfillment
  • "A great big silk farm"
  • Vedalia the "wonder beetle" and biological control
  • Creating a National Insect Collection
  • Unfinished business
  • A valuable career cut short
  • Appendix: List of insects and other arthropods mentioned in the text.

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