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More copies of this ISBNEssentials of Animal Behaviour (Studies in Biology)by P J B Slater
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Essentials of Animal Behaviour is an introduction to the study of animal behavior that is primarily intended for first- or second-year undergraduates. The book aims to get across the basic principles of the subject as briefly and lucidly as possible with the aid of carefully selected examples from both recent and classic research, together with numerous illustrations. The text will stimulate readers with its active and exciting treatment of the research, and will lay a solid foundation on which further study may be based. Its simple and readable style, helped by an extensive glossary, will make it useful and enjoyable reading for all those with an interest in the subjects of animal behavior, behavioral ecology, and comparative psychology. Synopsis:Readable introduction to animal behaviour for beginning students in biology and psychology. Synopsis:Essentials of Animal Behaviour provides a basic introduction to animal behaviour. Written in clear and readable style, and aided with a comprehensive glossary, illustrations and numerous examples, it will provide a firm foundation for those studying animal behaviour or comparative psychology. Synopsis:This book provides an elementary introduction to the study of animal behaviour, aimed primarily at sixth formers and undergraduates attending short courses in the subject. It introduces the basic ideas and concepts of modern ethology set in a historical context, thus showing how views have changed since the simple theories put forward by the founders of the field, such as Lorenz and Tinbergen, 30 years or more ago. The book is not intended to be comprehensive, nor could it be at this length, but it concentrates on putting across the basic principles of the subject as briefly and lucidly as possible. It does this with the aid of carefully selected examples, some recent and others classics in the field, and with numerous illustrations. Synopsis:Readable introduction to animal behaviour for beginning students in biology and psychology. Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Asking questions about behaviour; 2. Motor patterns; 3. Sensory systems; 4. Motivation; 5. Development; 6. Evolution; 7. Function; 8. Communication; 9. Social organisation; Glossary; Suggested further reading; List of species names; Index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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