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Book SynopsisPresents a conceptual and statistical framework for understanding the evolution of reproductive strategies. Using the concept of the opportunity for sexual selection, this book illustrates how and why sexual selection, though restricted to one sex and opposed in the other, is one of the strongest and fastest of all evolutionary forces.
Trade Review"I found the book to be so compelling that I read it twice (and will read it again). It is challenging and provocative... The authors are accomplished teachers and each chapter is logically structured, informed, informative and interesting without every being patronizing or obscure."--Michael T. Siva-Jothy, Trends in Ecology and Evolution "It is a major landmark in the area of sexual selection and mating systems and is a must read for anyone interested in moving this field forward."--Alexander V. Badyaev, Ecology "The book delivers on its promise to present a thorough framework for quantitative analyses, and it does so with admirable clarity, guiding readers through the models so that any interested biologist can follow."--Mary Jane West-Eberhard, Quarterly Review of Biology
