Animal Behavior in the Tropics: Vertebrates
Sold by Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 19 January 2007
New - Hardcover
Condition: New
Quantity: 4 available
Add to basketSold by Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 19 January 2007
Condition: New
Quantity: 4 available
Add to basketThis book discusses trends in animal behavior focusing specifically on vertebrates from the tropical region. It includes topics on a wide range of disciplines such as electrophysiology, molecular biology, reproductive physiology, foraging and feeding behavior, chemical ethology and ecology, in-situ and ex-situ conservation, circadian rhythms, climate change and several other related topics that are of high interest and utility. Tropical countries have a unique and diversified fauna across their different biogeographical habitats. This book covers numerous species of vertebrates from the tropical region and also discusses several case studies to provide detailed information about the recent trends in the animal behavior pattern.
This book is useful for academicians, researchers, ethologists, wildlife specialists and practitioners. This book is also an interesting read for scholars, professors and policy makers involved in the field of zoology, naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts.
Dr. Shakunthala Sridhara is a former ICAR emeritus scientist from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India. She has published more than 100 research articles and reviews, and has authored a dozen books on rodents, vertebrate pest management, insects and women in agriculture. She has been a frequent sessional chair in international conferences on animal behavior and rodent pests. She is also a former member on the International Council of Ethologists.
Dr. Akshay K. Chakravarthy is a former Head and principal scientist of Division of Entomology and Nematology at Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore, India. He is an author of many books and over 320 scientific papers and 60 chapters in entomology and natural history. His interest includes insects, birds, bats, rodents and mammals. He has nearly four decades worth of experience in teaching, research and extension.
Dr. Geetha Bali is a scientist, academician and an institution builder. She served as the Vice Chancellor of Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura and as a Chairperson in Board of Governors, NIT, Bhopal. She is a recipient of Sir Asutosh Mookerjee Fellowship and is currently engaged with research at Cell Space Research Foundation, Bangalore. She is currently a member of the institute body of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India. She was elected as the 99th President of the Indian Science congress Association and has to her credit a number of awards and recognitions at the national and international levels.
Dr. Rallapalli Ramamurthi did his post-graduation in zoology from Sri Venkateswara University , Tirupati and joined the faculty of the Department of Zoology in 1958 in the same university. He pursued his post-doctoral research work in Oregon in USA. He carried out further research and teaching in Bonn, Tubingen, Karlsruhe Nijmegen, Malta, Jackson, Memphis, Urbana, Los Angeles, Washington, Gainesville, Tallahassee, Columbia, Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, Quebec city , and Tokyo covering a spread of collaborative research in as variegated fields as chemical regulatory mechanisms in endocrinology, ecoscience and environmental toxicology, the collagens, bioenergy systems, diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Returns accepted if you are not satisfied with the Service or Book.
If you are a consumer you can cancel the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE RIGHT OF CANCELLATION
Statutory Right to cancel
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The cancellation period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us, Majestic Books, 315 Chiswick High Road, W4 4HH, London, ,, United Kingdom, +44 02085704746, of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or e-mail). You may use the attached model cancellation form, but it is not obligatory. You can also electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". If you use this option, we will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a cancellation on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired.
Effects of cancellation
If you cancel this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to cancel with contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to us or Majestic Books, 315 Chiswick High Road, W4 4HH, London, ,, United Kingdom, +44 02085704746, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your cancellation from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of cancellation
The right of cancellation does not apply to:
Model withdrawal form
(complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract)
To: (Majestic Books, 315 Chiswick High Road, W4 4HH, London, ,, United Kingdom, +44 02085704746)
I/We (*) hereby give notice that I/We (*) withdraw from my/our (*) contract of sale of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following service (*),
Ordered on (*)/received on (*)
Name of consumer(s)
Address of consumer(s)
Signature of consumer(s) (only if this form is notified on paper)
Date
* Delete as appropriate.
Best packaging and fast delivery
| Order quantity | 14 to 45 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 6.50 | £ 9.85 |
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.