An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology - Couverture souple

Krebs, J. R.; Davies, N. B.; Abraham, E.P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0632014989 ISBN 13 : 9780632014989

Editeur : Blackwell Science Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

This book is about the survival value of behaviour. It describes how ecological selection pressures associated with acquiring resources and reproducing, influence behaviour. The book uses up-to-date examples to show precise hypotheses may be formulated and tested experimentally. Theoretical ideas and empirical results are closely integrated throughout and in this new edition, the material which was covered in one chapter has been divided into three parts to clarify and simplify the presentation. Another new feature of the second edition is the inclusion, at the end of each chapter, of a number of topics for discussion. The book is suitable for second and third year undergraduate courses in animal behaviour or behavioural ecology.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0632014989
• ISBN 13: 9780632014989
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible