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Author:   Edward Price (Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, USA)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.771kg
ISBN:  

9780851995977

ISBN 10:   0851995977
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   11 January 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part One: General Aspects 1: Why Study Domestication 2: Domestication Defined 3: Approaches to the Study of Domestication 4: Preadaptations for Domestication Part Two: Genetic Mechanisms Influencing Domestication 5: Inbreeding 6: Genetic Drift 7: Artificial Selection 8: Natural Selection in Captivity 9: Relaxation of Natural Selection Part Three: Variation Under Domestication 10: Genetic Variability and Behavior 11: Morphological and Physiological Traits Part Four: Adaptation to the Biological Environment 12: Feeding and Drinking 13: Predation, Infectious Diseases and Parasites 14: Interactions with Humans 15: Social Environment Part Five: Adaptation to the Physical Environment 16: Climate and Shelter 17: Use of Space Part Six: Behavioral Development, Feralization and Animal Welfare 18: Behavioral Development in Captive Animals 19: Reintroductions and Feralization 20: Welfare and Ethics

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Written by a world authority on the subject, this book makes a highly original contribution to the literature. Revue de Medecine Veterinaire, May 2003

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