Animal behavior : an evolutionary approach

Author(s)

• Alcock, John

Bibliographic Information

Animal behavior : an evolutionary approach

John Alcock

Sinauer Associates, c2009

9th ed

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [553]-589) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This classic text continues to offer a balanced treatment of the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary bases of behaviour with a focus on the importance of evolutionary theory for the unification of the different behavioural disciplines. The new edition has been thoroughly rewritten with coverage of recent work in the field.

Table of Contents

An Evolutionary Approach to Animal Behavior Understanding the Proximate and Ultimate Causes of Bird Song The Development of Behavior The Control of Behavior: Neural Mechanisms The Organization of Behavior: Neurons and Hormones Behavioral Adaptations for Survival The Evolution of Feeding Behavior Choosing Where to Live The Evolution of Communication The Evolution of Reproductive Behavior The Evolution of Mating Systems The Evolution of Parental Care The Evolution of Social Behavior The Evolution of Human Behavior

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Details

• NCID: BA90463520
• ISBN:
  • 9780878932252
• LCCN: 2008050144
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Sunderland, Mass.
• Pages/Volumes: xvi, 606 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QL751
  • DC22 : 591.5
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Animal behavior -- Evolution