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Book Synopsis

A comprehensive introduction to the study of behaviour, from its basis in the animal's anatomy and physiology to its adaptive value in the environment. It is aimed at undergraduate students in the biological sciences and psychology and is designed to serve as both a detailed introduction and an extensive, up-to-date source of reference.

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"A highly useful and informative book that is highly recommended for students of animal behaviour." - Dr V. Tamara Montrose, Hartpury College, University of the West of England

Table of Contents

1. Questions about behaviour.
2. Evolution and behaviour.
3. Physiological mechanisms and behaviour.
4. Motivation and cognition.
5. Development: from genes to behaviour.
6. Development : maturation and learning.
7. Finding a place to live.
8. Finding food.
9. Social behaviour.
10. Mating and parental care.
11. Communication
12. Human behaviour.

Animal Behaviour

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      Publisher Pearson
      Published 4 December 2003
      ISBN-13 9780130899361
      978-0130899361
      ISBN-10 0130899364
      Also in:
      Ethology and animal behaviour

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A comprehensive introduction to the study of behaviour, from its basis in the animal's anatomy and physiology to its adaptive value in the environment. It is aimed at undergraduate students in the biological sciences and psychology and is designed to serve as both a detailed introduction and an extensive, up-to-date source of reference.

      Trade Review

      "A highly useful and informative book that is highly recommended for students of animal behaviour." - Dr V. Tamara Montrose, Hartpury College, University of the West of England

      Table of Contents

      1. Questions about behaviour.
      2. Evolution and behaviour.
      3. Physiological mechanisms and behaviour.
      4. Motivation and cognition.
      5. Development: from genes to behaviour.
      6. Development : maturation and learning.
      7. Finding a place to live.
      8. Finding food.
      9. Social behaviour.
      10. Mating and parental care.
      11. Communication
      12. Human behaviour.

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