Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Graham Scott (University of Hull)
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:
Width: 19.10cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.544kg
ISBN: 9780632057993
ISBN 10: 0632057998
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 09 July 2004
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
A highly readable, well-designed, concise account of animal behaviour. Tim Birkhead, Sheffield University, UK <!--end--> Scott presents a fascinating subject in an arresting manner, condensing his material but not sacrificing detail. Times Higher Education Supplement, December 2005
A highly readable, well-designed, concise account of animal behaviour. Tim Birkhead, Sheffield University, UK <!--end--> Scott presents a fascinating subject in an arresting manner, condensing his material but not sacrificing detail. Times Higher Education Supplement, December 2005
""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
Author Information
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.
