The Insects: Structure and Function

by Reginald F. Chapman, Stephen J. Simpson (Editor), Angela E. Douglas (Editor)

The Insects has been the standard textbook in the field since the first edition published over forty years ago. Building on the strengths of Chapman's original text, this long-awaited 5th edition has been revised and expanded by a team of eminent insect physiologists, bringing it fully up-to-date for the molecular era. The chapters retain the successful structure of the earlier editions, focusing on particular functional systems rather than taxonomic groups and making it easy for students to delve into topics without extensive knowledge of taxonomy. The focus is on form and function, bringing together basic anatomy and physiology and examining how these relate to behaviour. This, combined with nearly 600 clear illustrations, provides a comprehensive understanding of how insects work. Now also featuring a richly illustrated prologue by George McGavin, this is an essential text for students, researchers and applied entomologists alike.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks, Biology

959 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1969

About the author

Reginald Frederick Chapman (2 July 1930 – 2 May 2003) was an English entomologist who later worked at the University of Arizona. He wrote a landmark textbook on the anatomy and physiology of insects, The Insects- Structure and Function.

Source: Wikipedia

Reviews

[Zepp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect reference for insect physiology. A handful of browses reveals the work and workings of the natural world without sacrificing the wonder and mystery of it all.

[Kwezi Tabaro · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful read! Gives you a peek into insect physiology and its relation to the overall structure and function of insects--the world's most diverse living species. Too bad I may not get time to read it cover to cover, owing to my commitments elsewhere this semester, but I would advise any aspiring Entomologist/Zoology major to have a look at this before they leave the course.

On the downside, Chapman is a little too detailed for my own liking. But hey, I know some book worms, graduate students out there will find it "acceptable."

Good read!