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Animal Behavior: An Evolutionary Approach Paperback – 4 December 2017

by Alcock (Author)
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Edition: 10th
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Shows how researchers use scientific logic to study the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary bases of behaviour, with emphasis on how evolutionary theory unifies the various subdisciplines within animal behaviour.New to This Edition Major reorganisation of the material, such that the central concepts are presented in a different sequence from prior editions:The initial chapters focus first on the evolutionary basis of behaviour.Once the major findings of behavioural ecology have been examined, the book turns its attention to the proximate mechanisms underlying animal behaviour.Throughout, the text shows how researchers use scientific logic to study the underlying mechanisms and the evolutionary bases of behaviour, with emphasis on how evolutionary theory unifies the various subdisciplines within animal behaviour.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0878939660
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0878939664
  3. Edition
    10th
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press USA
  5. Publication date
    4 December 2017
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    27.43 x 2.29 x 22.86 cm
  8. Print length
    522 pages
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"The tenth edition talks about behavioral ecology early and often. I commend this conceptual shift and the overall bold revision of a classic textbook. It would have been adequate to simply sprinkle in new studies within the existing framework, so the changes seem to reflect a heartfelt desire of Alcock to make an excellent volume even better. This is clearly a labor of love and has a strong personal flavor for a textbook. As in previous editions, the narrative is powered by Alcock's infectious desire to present science, evolution, and behavior clearly and memorably. I recommend this volume to all students of animal behavior. It is a great place to first discover the field, or to rediscover the big picture after years of work within the field." --Peter A. Bednekoff, The Quarterly Review of Biology "I absolutely love this book. I have become a great fan of John Alcock. His discussions within the chapter are extremely gripping and I love his approach connecting all aspects of the genetics, environment, and evolution to the animal's behavior. Kudos!" --Madeline Mignone, Dominican College

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"The tenth edition talks about behavioral ecology early and often. I commend this conceptual shift and the overall bold revision of a classic textbook. It would have been adequate to simply sprinkle in new studies within the existing framework, so the changes seem to reflect a heartfelt desire of Alcock to make an excellent volume even better. This is clearly a labor of love and has a strong personal flavor for a textbook. As in previous editions, the narrative is powered by Alcock's infectious desire to present science, evolution, and behavior clearly and memorably. I recommend this volume to all students of animal behavior. It is a great place to first discover the field, or to rediscover the big picture after years of work within the field." --Peter A. Bednekoff, The Quarterly Review of Biology "I absolutely love this book. I have become a great fan of John Alcock. His discussions within the chapter are extremely gripping and I love his approach connecting all aspects of the genetics, environment, and evolution to the animal's behavior. Kudos!" --Madeline Mignone, Dominican College

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press USA; 10th edition (4 December 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 522 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0878939660
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0878939664
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 27.43 x 2.29 x 22.86 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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Tori
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on 9 March 2019
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This came to me with very little damaged besides the front cover but it is just a small piece. The book otherwise is in beautiful condition with minimal highlighting and notes. However, I find this helpful to me!
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Sulaiman S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
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Great quality, still gotta read it though :-)
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4.0 out of 5 stars good
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It is easy to read and understand. It conteins plenty of examples for each topic. You can begin with whatever chaptor you want. One point of dissatisfaction is that the captions of the figures are too short to be evaluated perfect.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Certainly learned a lot
Reviewed in the United States on 25 May 2019
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Great book, well written, Alcock is a genius. Animal Behavior will definitely aid you through this course.
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