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PublisherUniversity of Alabama Press
ISBN-100817307559
ISBN-139780817307554
eBay Product ID (ePID)838647
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Number of Pages376 Pages
Publication NameBrethren of the Net : American Entomology, 1840-1880
LanguageEnglish
SubjectLife Sciences / Zoology / Entomology
Publication Year1995
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorW. Conner Sorensen
SeriesHistory of American Science and Technology Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN94-005258
Reviews"Sorensen is at his best in discussing scientific concepts--he has made himself a master of the relevant sciences, and it shows. His discussions of the nomenclature problem, the theory of evolution, the type concept, and the notion of the balance of nature are outstanding. He succeeds in illuminating an important period in entomological research that has not been much studied before and gives insights into the development of a scientific community." --George H. Daniels, The University of South Alabama, "Sorensen is at his best in discussing scientific concepts--he has made himself a master of the relevant sciences, and it shows. His discussions of the nomenclature problem, the theory of evolution, the type concept, and the notion of the balance of nature are outstanding. He succeeds in illuminating an important period in entomological research that has not been much studied before and gives insights into the development of a scientific community." -George H. Daniels, The University of South Alabama, "The book's real strength is that it is a marvelous compendium of information about the careers and issues of many little-known American men and women interested in entomological musings. Sorensen conveys a great deal of information and maintains the reader's interest in Brethren of the Net. " -Alan I. Marcus, Iowa State University, "The book's real strength is that it is a marvelous compendium of information about the careers and issues of many little-known American men and women interested in entomological musings. Sorensen conveys a great deal of information and maintains the reader's interest in Brethren of the Net. " --Alan I. Marcus, Iowa State University
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal595.7/00973
Table Of ContentFormation and Structure of Cross-Linked Polyacrylates: Methods for Modeling Network Formation, A.B. Kinney and A.B. Scranton Preparation Methods of Superabsorbent Polyacrylates, F.L. Buchholz Dynamic Swelling of Ionic Networks: Application to Behavior of Dry Superabsorbents, N.A. Peppas and D. Hariharan Mechanical Behavior of Swollen Networks, B. Erman Ratio of Moduli of Polyelectrolyte Gels in Water With and Without Salt, Y. Li, C. Li, and Z. Hu Rate-Limiting Steps for Solvent Sorption and Desorption by Microporous Stimuli-Sensitive Absorbent Gels, B.G. Kabra and S. H. Gehrke Trends in the Development of Superabsorbent Polymers for Diapers, F. Masuda Characterization of a New Superabsorbent Polymer Generation, H. Nagorski Preparation and Application of High-Performance Superabsorbent Polymers, T. Shimomura and T. Namba Water-Blocking, Optical-Fiber Cable System Employing Water-Absorbent Materials, K. Hogari and F. Ashiya
SynopsisDraws together information from diverse sources to illuminate an important chapter in the history of American science Sorensen asks how it came about that, within the span of forty years, the American entomological community developed from a few gentlemen naturalists with primary links to Europe to a thriving scientific community exercising world leadership in entomological science. He investigates the relationship between American and European entomology, the background of American entomologists, the implications of entomological theory, and the specific links between 19th-century American society and the rapid institutional growth and advances in theoretical and applied entomology. By the 1880s the entomologists constituted the largest single group of American zoologists and the largest group of ecologists in the world. While rooted in the British natural history tradition, these individuals developed a distinctive American style of entomological investigation. Inspired by the concept of the balance of nature, they excelled in field investigations of North American insects with special emphasis on insect pests that threatened crop production in a market-oriented agriculture. During this period, entomologists described over ten times as many North American insect species as had been previously named, and they consolidated their findings in definitive collections. Employing evolutionary theory, they contributed to the growing understanding of insect migration, mimicry, seasonal dimorphism, and the symbiotic relationship of plant and animal species. Americans also led in the revision of insect taxonomy according to the new principles. Their employment of entomological findings in the practical control of agricultural pests set new standards worldwide. Initially ridiculed as eccentric bug hunters, American entomologists eventually achieved stature as agricultural advisers and as investigators into the origin and nature of life. Based primarily on the correspondence of American entomologists, Brethren of the Net draws together information from diverse sources to illuminate an important chapter in the history of American science., Sorensen asks how it came about that, within the span of forty years, the American entomological community developed from a few gentlemen naturalists with primary links to Europe to a thriving scientific community exercising world leadership in entomological science. He investigates the relationship between American and European entomology, the background of American entomologists, the implications of entomological theory, and the specific links between 19th-century American society and the rapid institutional growth and advances in theoretical and applied entomology. By the 1880s the entomologists constituted the largest single group of American zoologists and the largest group of ecologists in the world. While rooted in the British natural history tradition, these individuals developed a distinctive American style of entomological investigation. Inspired by the concept of the balance of nature, they excelled in field investigations of North American insects with special emphasis on insect pests that threatened crop production in a market-oriented agriculture. During this period, entomologists described over ten times as many North American insect species as had been previously named, and they consolidated their findings in definitive collections. Employing evolutionary theory, they contributed to the growing understanding of insect migration, mimicry, seasonal dimorphism, and the symbiotic relationship of plant and animal species. Americans also led in the revision of insect taxonomy according to the new principles. Their employment of entomological findings in the practical control of agricultural pests set new standards worldwide. Initially ridiculed as eccentric bug hunters, American entomologists eventually achieved stature as agricultural advisers and as investigators into the origin and nature of life. Based primarily on the correspondence of American entomologists, Brethren of the Net draws together information from diverse sources to illuminate an important chapter in the history of American science.
LC Classification NumberQL474.S67 1995
