Buzzwords:
A Scientist Muses on Sex, Bugs, and Rock 'n' Roll

May Berenbaum entices readers to consider and take a closer look at a big part of our own world-the world of insects-with accessible, current, and punfully playful prose. Berenbaum once again bridges that gap between readers and the natural world. A must read for anyone interested in the world around them. —Nathan Erwin


Tom Eisner, Professor of Biology, Cornell University:

A brilliant book on insects by one of the foremost (and funniest!) entomologists of our time. Informative, insightful, and lighthearted. A must if you want to learn and laugh…  —Tom Eisner


Sharron Quisenberry, President, Entomological Society of America:

An entertaining look at the wonderful world of insects. Readers will delight in Berenbaum's sense of humor when addressing six-legged friends. Buzzwords goes beyond Sex, Bugs, and Rock 'n' Roll, it will get your insect mojo workin'. —Sharron Quisenberry


Brent Karner, Insect Zoo Coordinator, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County:

The 'buzz' on the street is that serious science and humor are not mutually exclusive! This collection is like a formal version of The Far Side! —Brent Karner


If there is a funnier book written by an entomologist, then I, personally, am not aware of it! —Dave Barry


John Acorn, host of the television series Acorn, The Nature Nut: May Berenbaum is an entomological goddess! Who else could have written this book? She¹s as smart as any entomologist has a right to be, she¹s as funny as a baby sea monkey, she¹s as crafty as a swarm of army ants, and she's the voice of our collective entomological sense of self-identity. Buzzwords is one heck of a fine book! —John Acorn


E.O. Wilson, Harvard University:

No one in recent years has written on insects with more learning, passion, and disarming humor than May Berenbaum. She is a great friend of the Hexapoda and therefore, ultimately, us. —E.O. Wilson