Charles Valentine Riley - Founder of Modern Entomology

This definitive biography is the first full account of a fascinating American scientist whose leadership created the modern science of entomology that recognizes both the essential role of insects in natural systems and their challenge to the agricultural food supply that sustains humankind.

About the author

W. Conner Sorensen is the author of Brethren of the Net: American Entomology, 1840-1880 and many articles in scientific journals.

Edward H. Smith (1915 - 2012) was professor emeritus and head of entomology at Cornell University where he chaired the Department of Entomology and authored numerous Riley-related articles in scientific journals and publications.

Janet R. Smith (1922 - 2018) was Edward H. Smith's research partner and spouse.

Donald C. Weber is research entomologist for the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

Summary

This definitive biography is the first full account of a fascinating American scientist whose leadership created the modern science of entomology that recognizes both the essential role of insects in natural systems and their challenge to the agricultural food supply that sustains humankind.

Product details

• Authors: Edward H Smith, Edward H. Smith, Janet R Smith, Janet R. Smith, W Conner Sorensen, W. Conner Sorensen, SORENSEN SMITH SMI
• Publisher: The University of Alabama Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2019
• EAN: 9780817320096
• ISBN: 978-0-8173-2009-6
• No. of pages: 456
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 257 mm x 43 mm
• Weight: 1792 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Biographies, autobiographies; Geschichte der Naturwissenschaften, Zoologie und Tierwissenschaften, SCIENCE / History, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology, Science, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology