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This new edition of Animal Behavior maintains the organizational structure of previous editions, but has been completely rewritten with coverage of much recent work in animal behaviour, resulting in a thoroughly up-to-date text. Notable is the inclusion, for the first time, of discussion questions embedded in the text itself, rather than appended to the end of each chapter. This format is designed to encourage students to reflect on the material they have just digested while also making it easier for instructors to promote a problem-solving approach to the subject. Like previous editions, the book shows how evolutionary biologists analyze all aspects of behaviour. It is distinguished by its balanced treatment of both the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary causes of behaviour, and stresses the utility of evolutionary theory in unifying the different behavioural disciplines.
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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
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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 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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