From the Book - First U.S. edition.
Introduction: a life with insects
Why insects matter. A brief history of insects ; The importance of insects ; The wonder of insects
Insect declines. Evidence for insect declines ; Shifting baselines
Causes of insect declines. Losing their home ; The poisoned land ; Weed control ; The green desert ; Pandora's box ; The coming storm ; Bauble Earth ; Invasions ; The known and unknown unknowns ; Death by a thousand cuts
Where are we headed?. A view from the future
What can we do?. Raising awareness ; Greening our cities ; The future of farming ; Nature everywhere ; Actions for everyone.