"Biology of Scorpions" vs. "Scorpion Biology & Research"

[musihuto]

the former: Gary A. Polis | Stanford University Press | May 31, 1990
the latter: Philip Brownell | Oxford University Press USA | December 15, 2000

are these two books essentially the same in terms of scope, content and quality of research? is one recommended over the other? :?

thanks!
- munis

 

[H. cyaneus]

I'd buy them. Most things are dated, but it is still a good read.

Mike

 

[ideas1]

I can only speak for Gary A. Polis, its a great book! I purchased a hardcover reprint for 36 dollar from a link I found on this site. I have read the whole thing, just started and so far so good.

 

[musihuto]

whoa? dated since 2000?
would you say there's any single authoritative text to replace them, or just numerous papers that have been published?

thanks!
- munis

I'd buy them. Most things are dated, but it is still a good read.

Mike

 

[Mark Newton]

Both are excellent, but if you dont have either, get 'Biology of Scorpions', it is a more general text, whereas the other is a series of publications.

 

[H. cyaneus]

Hmm, didn't see that one. Will have to buy it sometime.


Although, in 7 years a lot of stuff can be discovered.

Mike