"We argue that if we teach what we value and textbooks document what we teach, then textbooks should reflect our societal values. Declines in textbook coverage of insects may document the reduced value of biodiversity in our culture, but could also influence the generation learning from these books. The decreased worth in biodiversity topics, especially those relating to insects, may result in drastic consequences to societies that must recognize the influence of insects on food resources, ecosystem function, and disease transmission."
The Decline of Insect Representation in Biology Textbooks Over Time (2018) American Entomologist, 64 (4), 252-257 https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmy064
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