Bibliograph

The butterfly effect, insects and the making of the modern world, Edward D. Melillo

Type

Label

The butterfly effect, insects and the making of the modern world, Edward D. Melillo

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-237) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The butterfly effect

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1129041146

Responsibility statement

Edward D. Melillo

Sub title

insects and the making of the modern world

Summary

"An insightful, entertaining dive into the fruitful, centuries-long relationship between humans and insects, revealing the fascinating and surprising array of ways humans depend on these minute, six-legged pests"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The Bug in the System -- Shellac -- Silk -- Cochineal -- Resurgence and Resilience -- Nobel Flies -- Lords of the Floral -- A Six-Legged Menu -- Epilogue: Listening to Insects

Target audience

adult

Classification