Behavioural Ecology
An Evolutionary Approach
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1991
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3rd Revised edition
Blackwell Science Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-632-02702-6 (ISBN)
Blackwell Science Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-632-02702-6 (ISBN)
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This work on behavioural ecology covers: natural selection and life histories; exploitation of resources; sexual selection and reproductive strategies; co-operation and conflict.
Combining a broad view of its subject with stimulating ideas and speculation, this edition is a thorough revision which aims to present an up-to-date and critical review of the most important areas of behavioural ecology. Each chapter presents a balanced view of the field, integrating a clear exposition of the theory and a critical discussion of how predictions have been tested by experiments and comparative studies. In addition, the book points to unresolved issues and possible future developments. It draws on a team of international experts to provide a synthesis of the subject as it is presently understood. The book is divided into four sections: natural selection and life histories; exploitation of resources; sexual selection and mating systems; and co-operation, conflict and kinship.
Combining a broad view of its subject with stimulating ideas and speculation, this edition is a thorough revision which aims to present an up-to-date and critical review of the most important areas of behavioural ecology. Each chapter presents a balanced view of the field, integrating a clear exposition of the theory and a critical discussion of how predictions have been tested by experiments and comparative studies. In addition, the book points to unresolved issues and possible future developments. It draws on a team of international experts to provide a synthesis of the subject as it is presently understood. The book is divided into four sections: natural selection and life histories; exploitation of resources; sexual selection and mating systems; and co-operation, conflict and kinship.
Part 1 Natural selection and life histories: evolutionary models in behavioural ecology; evolution of life histories; human behavioural ecology. Part 2 Exploitation of resources: decision-making; competition for resources; interactions between predators and prey. Part 3 Sexual selection and reproductive strategies: sexual selection; parental investment; mating systems. Part 4 Co-operation and conflict: co-operative breeding in birds and mammals; conflict and co-operation in insects; communication.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 12.4.1991 |
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Zusatzinfo | 80 illustrations |
Verlagsort | Oxford |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 172 x 244 mm |
Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz |
ISBN-10 | 0-632-02702-9 / 0632027029 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-632-02702-6 / 9780632027026 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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