Review of Insect Ecology: Behavior, Populations and Communities, Peter W. Price, Robert F. Denno, Micky D. Eubanks, Deborah L. Finke and Ian Kaplan. Cambridge University Press, New York, New York, Hardback, $165.00, Paperback, $85.00, 801 p. ISBN 978-0-521-83488-9, ISBN 978O-521-54260-9. 2011.
Insects evoke strong reactions in people. Whether screaming and squishing a cricket underfoot or gasping with delight at a butterfly's wings, everyone has had memorable interactions with these creatures. But although insects are encountered on a regular basis, few people stop to think about the intricacies of insect behavior and the pivotal role they play in shaping our world. However, it is …