In summary, an excellent, well-illustrated handbook and a highly welcome addition to the literature of a very practical nature. (Experimental Agriculture, 1 January 2014) Although the book might be too basic for researchers and professionals in the area, it is definitely a valuable resource for students and the general public. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All undergraduate students and general readers. ... Read more(Choice, 1 October 2013) The book is completed with a bibliography and index. Overall it provides a very useful introduction to the range of insects that can be found in farming areas. ( International Pest Control, 1 July 2013) For those with an interest in the birds of Iowa, raptors in general, or bird art. (The Guardian, 1 April 2013) Handbook of Agricultural Entomology by Helmut van Emden is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook. (Birdbooker Report, 15 April 2013) Written by one of the world's leading entomologists, Handbook of Agricultural Entomology is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook. (Phys.org, 18 March 2013) it is intended as an affordable stand-alone text for the budding entomologist in need of a basic understanding of insect taxonomy and a world view of applied entomology. With this in mind, this very well written and delightfully engaging book certainly succeeds. (Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Canada 2014) Show Less