Models of Adaptive Behaviour: An Approach Based on State - Couverture souple

Houston, Alasdair I.

 
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Synopsis

This book presents exciting findings in the field of adaptive dynamic modelling of behaviour.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Models of Adaptive Behaviour sets out a framework for adaptive explanations of behaviour, and applies this to give analyses of a range of biological issues such as energetic gain, energy-predation trade-offs, dynamic games, state-dependent life histories, annual routines and fluctuating environments. It gives a definitive account of this exciting field, summarizing previous research, presenting material and suggesting directions for research. Organisms differ in terms of their state - for example in their size, energy relations or temperature - which often affects their behaviour. The framework adopted in this book takes this into account, and provides a common currency for comparing diverse actions. Ultimately this could lead to the development of state-dependent dynamic models. This book will be a revelation for graduate students and researchers interested in behavioural or evolutionary biology.

Revue de presse

'I think this book will define a benchmark in behavioural ecology ... This book deserves to be read (and reread) by a wide audience of scientists.' Animal Behaviour

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9780521384803: Models of Adaptive Behaviour: An Approach Based on State

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  052138480X ISBN 13 :  9780521384803
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1999
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