[NatureNS] RE: flight:

From: Christopher Majka <c.majka@ns.sympatico.ca>
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Hi Anne et al.,

On 4-Oct-10, at 9:55 AM, Anne Woolaver wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> May I recommend the classic "To Know a Fly" by Vincent G. Dethier  
> (1962), for some insights into some of the early methodologies for  
> studying fly flight, energetics, and neurology.  (Dalhousie Killam  
> Library may still have copies.)  It will probably surprise you!

There are two copies at the Killam Library and also two copies at  
Mount St. Vincent University.

Otherwise I see that the 1999 paperback reprint is available new and  
used on Amazon.com at prices ranging from $28.66 (new) to $18.50 (used).

Cheers,

Chris



Christopher Majka  <c.majka@ns.sympatico.ca> | Halifax, Nova Scotia,  
Canada

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all,<br>&nbsp;<br>May I recommend the classic "To Know a Fly" by Vincent =
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ranging from $28.66 (new) to $18.50 =
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