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Author: Itô
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 23.30cm
Weight: 0.296kg
ISBN: 9780198540465
ISBN 10: 0198540469
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 04 February 1993
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
'Ito is a wasp enthusiast and this book will be chiefly enjoyed by entomologists. He does not present major new ideas, but the book's strength is the careful experimental account of many years' study of paper wasps, mostly of the species whose biology was previously unknown, and much of it previously published in Japanese journals ... this is a worthwhile book that will materially contribute to a more pluralistic study of the evolution of advanced insect societies.' Times Higher `Yosiaki Ito has been among the most active field researchers on social Vespidae for more than 20 years and has contributed significantly to this evolutionary debate. He is therefore particularly well positioned to write this book ... a very valuable and enjoyable book ... the book is impressive in producing a comprehensive explanation of the evolution of varied vespid social systems' Michael Hansell, University of Glasgow, Animal Behaviour 1994, 47 `this is a valuable book and one that I would recommend to anyone interested in eusocial insects' Paul Eggleton, Journal of Natural History, 1995, 29 `This book beautifully illustrates the ability to combine wide-ranging data with thoughtful questions. It offers a basis for further research in this respect, but is also of general interest to all students of ecology, evolution and behaviour.' Entomologia Generalis, Vol. 22 No. 1
<br> Presents evidence to support the hypothesis proposed by West-Eberhard (1978), called the polygynous family hypothesis. Photographs, line-drawings, graphs, diagrams, and tables illustrate the text. --BIOSIS<p><br> Detailed descriptions, analyses, and discussions of various studies. Most of the highly technical terms are defined when first used and are readily accessible using the excellent index. Accurate information is lucidly presented in an easy-to-read, logically organized format. Sharply delineated black-and-white photographs, tables, graphs, and flow diagrams are accompanied by clearly written captions. Entomologists, ethologists, and evolutionists will find much here of value and interest. --Choice<p><br>
Presents evidence to support the hypothesis proposed by West-Eberhard (1978), called the polygynous family hypothesis. Photographs, line-drawings, graphs, diagrams, and tables illustrate the text. --BIOSIS<br> Detailed descriptions, analyses, and discussions of various studies. Most of the highly technical terms are defined when first used and are readily accessible using the excellent index. Accurate information is lucidly presented in an easy-to-read, logically organized format. Sharply delineated black-and-white photographs, tables, graphs, and flow diagrams are accompanied by clearly written captions. Entomologists, ethologists, and evolutionists will find much here of value and interest. --Choice<br>
<br> Presents evidence to support the hypothesis proposed by West-Eberhard (1978), called the polygynous family hypothesis. Photographs, line-drawings, graphs, diagrams, and tables illustrate the text. --BIOSIS<br> Detailed descriptions, analyses, and discussions of various studies. Most of the highly technical terms are defined when first used and are readily accessible using the excellent index. Accurate information is lucidly presented in an easy-to-read, logically organized format. Sharply delineated black-and-white photographs, tables, graphs, and flow diagrams are accompanied by clearly written captions. Entomologists, ethologists, and evolutionists will find much here of value and interest. --Choice<br>
