The Behavior of Animals: Mechanisms, Function and Evolution
- ISBN-10
- 1119109507
- ISBN-13
- 9781119109501
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 528
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-01-19
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Luc-Alain Giraldeau, Jerry A. Hogan, Johan J. Bolhuis
Description
An updated view of animal behavior studies, featuring global experts The Behavior of Animals, Second Edition provides a broad overview of the current state of animal behavior studies. This thorough textbook features contributions from international experts and shares six new chapters within its revised edition. Readers will find chapters that begin with an introduction to a specific topic, such as animal cognition, and conclude with student exercises or research projects related to animal behavior. Engaging material is supported by color illustrations, informative callouts, and the accessible presentation of technical information. Provides an introduction to the study of animal behavior Features new chapters on animals’ hormones and their behavior; individuality; making decisions; language; human evolution; and the use and abuse of primate models for human behavior Looks at an extensive scope of topics—from animal learning to mating Explores the evolution of animal behavior as well as human evolution Students will benefit from an updated textbook where a variety of contributors provide their expertise and global perspective in specialized areas.
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