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.
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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.
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This classic text offering a balanced treatment of the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary bases of behavior has been thoroughly rewritten and updated with recent work in the field
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'...top-notch and well developed introduction to the field of animal behaviour. Alcock's is a very engaging book.' - Animal Behaviour
'In summary, this is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on the study of behavior. Its readability is exemplary. Concepts and discoveries are presented from an evolutionary perspective and through the logic of hypothesis-testing. Students learn not only about animal behavior, but they are shown how scientists pursue knowledge.' - Quarterly Review of Biology
Contents:
Evolutionary Approach to Animal Behavior
The Proximate Causes of Behavior: Analyzing Communication
Development of Behavior: Role of Genes
Development of Behavior: Role of the Environment
Control of Behavior: Neural Mechanisms
Control of Behavior: Organizing Mechanisms
Evolution of Communication: Historical Pathways
Evolution of Communication: Adaptation in Signalers and Receivers
Adaptive Responses to Predators
Adaptive Feeding Behavior
Choosing Adaptively Where to Live
Male and Female Reproductive Tactics
Evolution of Mating Systems
Adaptive Tactics of Parents
Evolution of Social Behavior
Evolution of Human Behavior --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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By Chloe_Cheese
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I had to buy this book, but it really is very good and has helped me understand the course material. It's very interesting and easier to follow than other books I've looked at so if you study zoology or biology it would be a good book to buy. Couldn't find it cheaper than here (although it is still really expensive, but that's what student loans are for).
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I chose this rating as it includes everything I need for my animal behaviour module at university. It is extremely helpful when writing my assignments and overall an interesting read. There are plenty of pictures/diagrams to back up what is said in the text which is always good as it can help you understand something if you don't get it in the text.
I would recommend this book to any students on an animal based course/degree as said previously a big help with the study and writing side.
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I would recommend this book to any students on an animal based course/degree as said previously a big help with the study and writing side.
Very pleased with this buy :)
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By B. TOTH
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The book itself excellent, but the amazon did not pay ettention to the packaging (no bubble wrap protection) so the book was demaged when I received it. it was'nt the first time.
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