- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3rd Edition edition (3 Mar 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0632035463
- ISBN-13: 978-0632035465
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 2.3 x 24.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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The third edition of this successful textbook looks again at the influence of natural selection on behavior – an animal′s struggle to survive by exploiting resources, avoiding predators, and maximizing reproductive success. In this edition, new examples are introduced throughout, many illustrated with full color photographs. In addition, important new topics are added including the latest techniques of comparative analysis, the theory and application of DNA fingerprinting techniques, extensive new discussion on brood parasite/host coevolution, the latest ideas on sexual selection in relation to disease resistance, and a new section on the intentionality of communication. Written in the lucid style for which these two authors are renowned, the text is enhanced by boxed sections illustrating important concepts and new marginal notes that guide the reader through the text. This book will be essential reading for students taking courses in behavioral ecology.
- The leading introductory text from the two most prominent workers in the field.
- Second colour in the text.
- New section of four colour plates.
- Boxed sections to ilustrate difficult and important points.
- New larger format with marginal notes to guide the reader through the text.
- Selected further reading at the end of each chapter.
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The third edition of this successful textbook looks again at the influence of natural selection on behavior – an animal′s struggle to survive by exploiting resources, avoiding predators, and maximizing reproductive success. However, in this edition, new examples are introduced throughout, many illustrated with full colour photographs. In addition, important new topics are added including the latest techniques of comparative analysis; the theory and application of DNA fingerprinting techniques; extensive new discussion on brood parasite / host coevolution; the latest ideas on sexual selection in relation to disease resistance; and a new section on the intentionality of communication. Written in the lucid style for which these two authors are renowned, the text is aided by boxed sections illustrating important concepts and new marginal notes which guide the reader through the text. This book will be essential reading for students taking courses in behavioural ecology.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For students of behavioural ecology this provides a fantastic review of all major aspects of the subject in an easy to follow layout and a very readable, engaging style. Well organised and full of useful summary graphs, with some lovely colour plates thrown in, it is well worth buying. It is full of references to other literature, so is great as a stepping stone to more detailed study. A very comprehensive text, thoroughly recommended
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book "Essential" for my course, and looking back i
think also for any Behavioural Ecology course, it has countless
examples that are all understandable and is an amasing book to read
to remind yourself of any facts you may of forrgotten, and since i study
habitat conservation, i think that it is a book i will keep with my for
the rest of my life.
think also for any Behavioural Ecology course, it has countless
examples that are all understandable and is an amasing book to read
to remind yourself of any facts you may of forrgotten, and since i study
habitat conservation, i think that it is a book i will keep with my for
the rest of my life.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I couldn't be without this book. If you are studying biology or animal biology at degree level and are getting one book for your studies I can only advise you to get this one, as that is exactly what my lecturers have told me.
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Useful module text book
This book was a recommended reading book for one of my university modules and has proved to give good examples and good explanation of the main topics in behavioural ecology and at... Read more
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Very comprehensive book has everything you will need to know about behavioural ecology through your degree, it has been a valuable tool to me through my degree and is on many... Read more
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Useful book good examples for key topics
This book is very useful for studying behavioural ecology with detailed yet readable examples to discuss key theories.
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