Spatial Representation in Animals - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198500068 ISBN 13: 9780198500063

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 1998

Synopsis

learning. Spatial Representation in Animals brings together cross-disciplinary research on animal navigation in several different species, in an accessible and exciting way. Chapters written by eminent scientists in animal behavior, ecology, psychology, and neurophysiology, cover a wide range of topics including: landmark use; the role of dead reckoning; spatial memory; long-distance migration; and map-making; among others. The authors review research in their respective fields and speculate about future directions in the field. Researchers and students in biology and psychology, as well as all those interested in animal navigation, will find this an important resource.

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Review

'...the eight chapters in this book are easily accessible to advanced undergraduate and graduate as well as to experts in the field ...an illuminating and up-to-date introduction to our understanding of the ways in which animals find their way about. It is definitely worth a read.' (Nature)

'...Well referenced, suitable for advanced undergraduates and researchers in navigation.' (Aslib Book Guide, vol.64, no.2, Feb.99)

'...The chapters are well written and intelligible...the book offers a compact overview over most of the recent directions in animal representations of space.' (Lars Chittka, Animal Behaviour 57,3.)

About the Author

Susan Healy is at University of Newcastle.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198500068
• ISBN 13: 9780198500063
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200
• Editor: Healy Sue