Insects affect the health and well-being of humans every day,
everywhere, so the entomology departments that study them make
a crucial contribution to many aspects of life. Indeed, agricultural
success in the United States and other countries depends upon the
work of entomology departments within the land grant system at
universities across the nation.
Entomology at the Land Grant University is a thorough look at how
entomology departments have adapted to shifting demographics,
changes in land use patterns, environmental issues, and advances
in the life sciences.
With world-renowned contributors from both academia and
industry, this volume is the culmination of a series of mini-symposia
celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Department of Entomology
at Texas A&M University. It addresses topics such as roles of
entomology departments, the function of the extension service, the
global reach of entomological research, genetic engineering, and
future innovations in pest management and insecticide design.
This insightful look into the workings of a university department
within the context of a rapidly changing scientific, social, and
economic climate will appeal to anyone associated with a land grant
university, extension or regulatory agency, or related industry.
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KEVIN M. HEINZ is a professor and head of the Department of
Entomology at Texas A&M University. RAYMOND E. FRISBIE, now
retired, was formerly a professor and head of the Department of
Entomology at Texas A&M University. CARLOS E. BOGRÁN is an
assistant professor within the Department of Entomology at Texas
A&M University and extension specialist within the Texas
Cooperative Extension.
Number Nine: Texas A&M University Agriculture Series
What people are saying about this book
". . . a major contribution to the literature . . . [it] probably should
be read by every entomology administrator in land grant university
systems across the country."—Michael P. Parella, University of
California–Davis
