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Parasitology: A Conceptual Approach

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Parasitology: A Conceptual Approach Pdf

By Eric S. Loker and Bruce V. Hofkin

Parasitology: A Conceptual Approach presents a concept-driven framework for understanding parasitism while maintaining key elements of traditional taxonomy. Designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, the book emphasizes critical thinking and broad biological integration.

It highlights the connections between parasitology and major disciplines such as biodiversity, immunology, ecology, evolution, conservation biology, and disease control. End-of-chapter questions and an Instructor Manual support structured learning.

The Parasitology: A Conceptual Approach PDF includes the Rogues’ Gallery appendix, summarizing taxonomy, life cycles, pathology, treatment, and control of major parasites in a concise, taxonomically organized format.

Table of Contents
  • Introduction to Parasitism
  • Overview of Parasite Diversity
  • The Parasite’s Way of Life
  • Host Defense and Parasite Evasion
  • Parasite Versus Host: Pathology and Disease
  • The Ecology of Parasitism
  • Evolutionary Biology of Parasitism
  • Parasites and Conservation Biology
  • The Challenge of Parasite Control
  • The Future of Parasitology
  • Rogues’ Gallery of Parasites
  • Glossary
  • Index

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