Description
Book SynopsisBehavioural Ecology gives a fresh, contemporary account of the evolutionary and ecological processes that underpin animal behaviour. Contributions from subject experts and meticulous editing yield a text with all the qualities of a multi-author book, but without the potential drawbacks.
Trade Review[A] clean and comprehensive coherence and whilst a solid reference and textbook work, it is a genuine pleasure to read. * Journal of Biological Education *
It neatly integrates behavioural mechanisms with the adaptive value of behavioural traits, and their underlying genetics. What is more, it is an ejoyable read. It is sure to appeal to a wide spectrum of readers from undergraduates through to professional behavioural ecologists. * Owen Jones in Bulletin of the British Ecological Society, 2009 *
I found a substantial amount of new information and the book is excellent in refreshing one's memory and broadening one's views: and all this for a reasonable price. I am convinced that anyone interested in this field, from undergraduates to professionals, will enjoy this much needed new textbook on behavioural ecology. * Marc Naguib in Animal Behaviour, 2008 *
This is an excellent textbook, useful for students at all levels, as well as professionals. I think this book is set to become the new standard textbook on behavioural ecology. * Eliza Z. Cameron in Behavioural Processes, 2008 *
I think it achieves the very difficult task of being of value to a wide spectrum of readers. It is sufficiently clear and careful in its explanations, and fulsome in its examples that undergraduates can really use it. At the same time, almost everyone who would call themselves professional behavioural ecologists will benefit from reading this book. * Graeme Ruxton, University of Glasgow *
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION; PART ONE: THE BEHAVIOURAL ECOLOGY APPROACH; PART TWO: THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BEHAVIOURAL PHENOTYPE; PART THREE: EXPLOITING THE ENVIRONMENT; PART FOUR: SEX AND BEHAVIOUR; PART FIVE: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AMONG INDIVIDUALS; PART SIX: HUMANS AND ANIMALS; GLOSSARY; LIST OF REFERENCES; INDEX OF SPECIES; GENERAL INDEX
