Main description:

The book concentrates on physiology and biochemistry and is not diluted by taxonomy/systematics - this makes it different from the competitor books and increases its worth at the postgraduate level and beyond. It makes a very good companion book to a second text that concentrates on taxonomic aspects, such as McGavin.
It emphasizes the importance of a rigorous understanding of species-specific details. This is even more successful because of the depth of each chapter.
The chapter on symbiosis is different, and very interesting and relevant.
There is 'hidden depth', nuance and richness in many chapters, which explore a huge range of themes and relevant topics. The book puts emphasis on insect diversity and its implications for experimental design and interpretation, highlighting caveats in experimental design. It is extremely thought provoking.
The writing style is easy to follow with very good descriptions of complicated topics. The edition is published in full color throughout.
Ideal for upper level undergraduate and graduate students (in college course system, 300 level and above). For the first-time learners, the level of difficulty is comparable to the introductory level courses for Genetics.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Embryogenesis

Chapter 2 Digestion

Chapter 3 Nutrition

Chapter 4 Integument and Molting

Chapter 5 Hormones and Development

Chapter 6 Biological Rhythms

Chapter 7 Diapause

Chapter 8 Intermediary Metabolism

Chapter 9 The Nervous System: Anatomy and Physiology

New! Chapter 10 The Nervous System: Selected Roles in Behavior

Chapter 11 Muscles Physiology and Kinematics

Chapter 12 Insect Flight

Chapter 13 Sensory Systems

Chapter 14 Vision

Chapter 15 Circulatory System

Chapter 16 Immunity

Chapter 17 Respiration

Chapter 18 Excretion

Chapter 19 Semiochemicals

Chapter 20 Reproduction

Chapter 21 Insect Symbioses

New! Chapter 22 Global Climate Change: Present and Future Impact on Insects

New! Chapter 23 The Genomics Revolution in Entomology