Host-parasite Evolution
General Principles and Avian Models
Published on 30. January 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
486 pages
978-0-19-854892-8 (ISBN)
Description
Current interest in host-parasite interactions is spread across many disciplines-immunology, evolution, ecology, endocrinology, sexual selection, behaviour, and organismal parasitology. Host-parasite evolution is a comprehensive review that bridges the gap between evolutionary biologists and parasitologists. Some chapters deal with conceptual issues, such as demography or sexual selection; others present nuts-and-bolts information about parasites themselves and methods used to study them. Because birds have figured prominently in much evolutionary work on host-parasite interactions, the emphasis is on avian systems, but other systems are included where relevant. It will be an invaluable reference for students and researchers from a wide range of disciplines interested in understanding host-parasite interactions.
Reviews / Votes
impressive synthesis of recent advances ... This volume also serves as a guide to carrying out studies on host-parasite interactions. Some essential techniques are clearly explained. This excellent work will stimulate researchers in the fields of evolutionary biology, parasitology, community and population biology and conservation biology. * A.K. Lindholm, 1997 British Ecological Society Journal of Animal Ecology 66 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
halftones, line figures, tables
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 168 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
793 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-854892-8 (9780198548928)
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Content
Chapter 1 - Introduction ; Part I: General Principles ; Chapter 2 - Parasite-mediated natural selection ; Chapter 3 - Immune defence: genetic control ; Chapter 4 - Behavioural defence ; Chapter 5 - Parasite-mediated sexual selection: endocrine aspects ; Chapter 6 - Parasitism and the evolution of host life history ; Chapter 7 - Host-parasite processes and demographic consequences ; Chapter 8 - The role of parasites in bird conservation ; Chapter 9 - Community ecology of parasites and free-living animals ; Chapter 10 - Comparative studies of host parasite communities ; Chapter 11 - Host-parasite cospeciation: history, principles and prospects ; Chapter 12 - Host-parasite cospeciation, host switching and missing the boat ; Part II: Avian Models ; Chapter 13 - Birds as habitat for parasites ; Chapter 14 - Viruses, bacteria and fungi of birds ; R S1HAPTER 15 - PROTOZOA, HELMINTHS AND ARTHROPODS OF BIRDS ; Chapter 16 - Avian brood parasites ; Chapter 17 - Conclusion: Evolution of host-parasite interactions