Behavioural ecology : an evolutionary approach
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Behavioural ecology : an evolutionary approach
Blackwell Scientific, 1991
3rd ed
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Okayama University Institute of Plant Science and Resources Branch Library
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Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto Universityアジア専攻
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University Library for Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo図
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Previous ed.: 1984
Bibliography: p. 399-473
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Combining a broad view of its subject with stimulating ideas and speculation, this edition is a thorough revision which aims to present an up-to-date and critical review of the most important areas of behavioural ecology. Each chapter presents a balanced view of the field, integrating a clear exposition of the theory and a critical discussion of how predictions have been tested by experiments and comparative studies. In addition, the book points to unresolved issues and possible future developments. It draws on a team of international experts to provide a synthesis of the subject as it is presently understood. The book is divided into four sections: natural selection and life histories; exploitation of resources; sexual selection and mating systems; and co-operation, conflict and kinship.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 Natural selection and life histories: evolutionary models in behavioural ecology
- evolution of life histories
- human behavioural ecology. Part 2 Exploitation of resources: decision-making
- competition for resources
- interactions between predators and prey. Part 3 Sexual selection and reproductive strategies: sexual selection
- parental investment
- mating systems. Part 4 Co-operation and conflict: co-operative breeding in birds and mammals
- conflict and co-operation in insects
- communication.
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