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Book Title
Thieves, Deceivers, and Killers: Tales of Chemistry in Nature
ISBN
9780691092737
Subject Area
Science
Publication Name
Thieves, Deceivers, and Killers : Tales of Chemistry in Nature
Item Length
9.5 in
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Subject
Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Biology
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
William Agosta
Item Width
5.9 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Number of Pages
248 Pages

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From mating to parenting, foraging to self-defense, plant and animal activities are accomplished by the secretion or exchange of organic chemicals. This book introduces the science that encompasses these diverse phenomena. It talks about the organisms that steal, counterfeit, or interpret the chemical signals of other species for their own ends.

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Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691092737
ISBN-13
9780691092737
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2235326

Product Key Features

Author
William Agosta
Publication Name
Thieves, Deceivers, and Killers : Tales of Chemistry in Nature
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Biology
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Number of Pages
248 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.5 in
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Item Weight
12 Oz

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
College Audience
Lc Classification Number
Qh541.15.C44;
Reviews
From the venom that spiders use to kill their prey to the alarm pheromes that earthworms release to warn other worms of danger, Agosta explores nature's surprisingly complex and potent pharmacopoeia. -- Booklist, This is a delightful book. . . . [It] will fascinate the high school and college biology student and teacher. -- Susan J. Karcher, American Biology Teacher, "From the venom that spiders use to kill their prey to the alarm pheromes that earthworms release to warn other worms of danger, Agosta explores nature's surprisingly complex and potent pharmacopoeia." -- Booklist, A collection of fascinating stories. . . . Readers familiar with the author's work will find the same engaging style of writing that the nonscientist can easily understand., "Without becoming highly technical, Agosta offers an in-depth look at the natural world of plants and animals in a clear, interesting style that makes a complicated subject very easy to understand. Highly recommended for anyone who wishes to better understand the natural world and the part played by the various organisms humans encounter in all corners of Earth." -- Choice, "This is a delightful book. . . . [It] will fascinate the high school and college biology student and teacher." --Susan J. Karcher, American Biology Teacher, "Without becoming highly technical, Agosta offers an in-depth look at the natural world of plants and animals in a clear, interesting style that makes a complicated subject very easy to understand. Highly recommended for anyone who wishes to better understand the natural world and the part played by the various organisms humans encounter in all corners of Earth."-- Choice, "In a detailed yet highly readable examination, more akin to a collection of short stories than a dry, scholarly inquiry, Agosta. . . illuminates the role of chemicals in nature. . . . [This is] good, enlightening reading on biology. . . . [S]hould appeal to a broad audience. . ."-- Publisher's Weekly, "Beautifully written, Thieves, Deceivers, and Killers has a cast full of plant and animal stars. . . . Stunning." --Jonathan Beard, New Scientist, "The book is a delight to read. Each of the stories is told well and many are full of surprises." --Elizabeth A. Bernays, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Beautifully written,Thieves, Deceivers, and Killershas a cast full of plant and animal stars. . . . Stunning., "This is a delightful book. . . . [It] will fascinate the high school and college biology student and teacher."-- Susan J. Karcher, American Biology Teacher, "The book is a delight to read. Each of the stories is told well and many are full of surprises."-- Elizabeth A. Bernays, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Without becoming highly technical, Agosta offers an in-depth look at the natural world of plants and animals in a clear, interesting style that makes a complicated subject very easy to understand. Highly recommended for anyone who wishes to better understand the natural world and the part played by the various organisms humans encounter in all corners of Earth., In a detailed yet highly readable examination, more akin to a collection of short stories than a dry, scholarly inquiry, Agosta. . . illuminates the role of chemicals in nature. . . . [This is] good, enlightening reading on biology. . . . [S]hould appeal to a broad audience. . . -- Publisher's Weekly, From the venom that spiders use to kill their prey to the alarm pheromes that earthworms release to warn other worms of danger, Agosta explores nature's surprisingly complex and potent pharmacopoeia., In a detailed yet highly readable examination, more akin to a collection of short stories than a dry, scholarly inquiry, Agosta. . . illuminates the role of chemicals in nature. . . . [This is] good, enlightening reading on biology. . . . [S]hould appeal to a broad audience. . ., This is a delightful book. . . . [It] will fascinate the high school and college biology student and teacher., "In a detailed yet highly readable examination, more akin to a collection of short stories than a dry, scholarly inquiry, Agosta. . . illuminates the role of chemicals in nature. . . . [This is] good, enlightening reading on biology. . . . [S]hould appeal to a broad audience. . ." -- Publisher's Weekly, Without becoming highly technical, Agosta offers an in-depth look at the natural world of plants and animals in a clear, interesting style that makes a complicated subject very easy to understand. Highly recommended for anyone who wishes to better understand the natural world and the part played by the various organisms humans encounter in all corners of Earth. -- Choice, "A collection of fascinating stories. . . . Readers familiar with the author's work will find the same engaging style of writing that the nonscientist can easily understand." -- Library Journal, Beautifully written, Thieves, Deceivers, and Killers has a cast full of plant and animal stars. . . . Stunning., Beautifully written, Thieves, Deceivers, and Killers has a cast full of plant and animal stars. . . . Stunning. -- Jonathan Beard, New Scientist, Beautifully written,Thieves, Deceivers, and Killershas a cast full of plant and animal stars. . . . Stunning. -- Jonathan Beard, New Scientist, "A collection of fascinating stories. . . . Readers familiar with the author's work will find the same engaging style of writing that the nonscientist can easily understand."-- Library Journal, A collection of fascinating stories. . . . Readers familiar with the author's work will find the same engaging style of writing that the nonscientist can easily understand. -- Library Journal, The book is a delight to read. Each of the stories is told well and many are full of surprises. -- Elizabeth A. Bernays, The Quarterly Review of Biology, "Beautifully written, Thieves, Deceivers, and Killers has a cast full of plant and animal stars. . . . Stunning."-- Jonathan Beard, New Scientist, "From the venom that spiders use to kill their prey to the alarm pheromes that earthworms release to warn other worms of danger, Agosta explores nature's surprisingly complex and potent pharmacopoeia."-- Booklist
Table of Content
Prologue: The Protos and Their Slaves 3 Chapter 1: From Protos and Lepts to Nature's Special Chemicals 9 Chapter 2: Paying Ants for Transportation 25 Chapter 3: Getting Pollinated 39 Chapter 4: Files and the Misery They Bring 59 Chapter 5: Eavesdropping as a Way of Life 79 Chapter 6: Success through Mimicry and Theft 97 Chapter 7: Bacteria: Chemical Complexities in Simple Cells 117 Chapter 8: Delving into Nature's Chemicals 135 Chapter 9: Stocking the Medicine Chest 153 Chapter 10. Loose Ends and New Beginnings 173 Chapter 11. Complexity in the Real World 189 Chapter 12: Capitalizing on Ecology 211 Glossary 221 Further Reading 227 Index 233
Copyright Date
2000
Dewey Decimal
577
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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