The Silken Thread : Five Insects and Their Impacts on Human History

The Silken Thread : Five Insects and Their Impacts on Human History, 1 is a comprehensive biology reference published by Oxford University Press. Description by Robert N. Wiedenmann (Author) Insects are seldom mentioned in discussions surrounding human history, yet they have dramatically impacted today's societies.

Key Features

- Insects are seldom mentioned in discussions surrounding human history, yet they have dramatically impacted today's societies
- This book places them front and center, offering a multidisciplinary view of their significance
- Diseases vectored by insects have killed more people than all weapons of war
- Fleas are common pests, but some can transmit illnesses such as the bubonic plague
- In fact, three pandemics can be traced back to them
- Epidemics of typhus have been caused by lice
- Conversely, humans have also benefitted from insects for millennia

Product Details

Publisher: Oxford University Press
Edition: 1
Format: Publisher PDF
File Size: 39.1 MB
ISBN: 9780197555583