
Essential Animal Behavior
Graham Scott(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 9. July 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-632-05799-3 (ISBN)
Description
Essential Animal Behavior provides a comprehensive introduction to all areas of the subject: from the genetic and neurobiological control of behavior to the learning, development, and function of behavior in an evolutionary context. Social behaviour is also covered throughout the text.
Written in a concise and engaging style, this new book:
includes examples from both marine and terrestrial environments around the world
places current research alongside classic examples, and
puts the study of animal behavior in an applied context, emphasizing the implications for animal welfare and animal conservation.
Carefully designed to meet the needs of students coming to the subject for the first time, the book includes the following features:
key concept boxes
Focus on boxes
chapter summaries
guided reading to aid revision and further study
case studies and boxed examples that reinforce essential points, and
questions for discussion.
This book is essential reading for degree-level students following modular programs in biology, zoology, marine biology, and psychology.
An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Please contact our Higher Education team at mailto:HigherEducation@wiley.com for more information.
Written in a concise and engaging style, this new book:
includes examples from both marine and terrestrial environments around the world
places current research alongside classic examples, and
puts the study of animal behavior in an applied context, emphasizing the implications for animal welfare and animal conservation.
Carefully designed to meet the needs of students coming to the subject for the first time, the book includes the following features:
key concept boxes
Focus on boxes
chapter summaries
guided reading to aid revision and further study
case studies and boxed examples that reinforce essential points, and
questions for discussion.
This book is essential reading for degree-level students following modular programs in biology, zoology, marine biology, and psychology.
An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Please contact our Higher Education team at mailto:HigherEducation@wiley.com for more information.
Reviews / Votes
"A highly readable, well-designed, concise account of animal behaviour."Tim Birkhead, Sheffield University, UK
"Scott presents a fascinating subject in an arresting manner, condensing his material but not sacrificing detail." Times Higher Education Supplement, December 2005
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
518 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-05799-3 (9780632057993)
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Person
Dr Graham Scott is a biological sciences lecturer at the University of Hull, UK. He has a diverse range of research interests and is committed to the development of teaching at university level.
Content
Preface. 1. Introduction.
2. Controlling Behavior: The Role Of The Nervous System.
3. The Motivation And Organization Of Behavior.
4. The Development Of Behavior.
5. Communication.
6. Foraging Behavior: Finding, Choosing, And Processing Food.
7. Avoiding Predation: Staying Alive Against The Odds.
8. Reproductive Behavior: Passing On Your Genes
2. Controlling Behavior: The Role Of The Nervous System.
3. The Motivation And Organization Of Behavior.
4. The Development Of Behavior.
5. Communication.
6. Foraging Behavior: Finding, Choosing, And Processing Food.
7. Avoiding Predation: Staying Alive Against The Odds.
8. Reproductive Behavior: Passing On Your Genes