Perspectives on Animal Behavior

Name: Perspectives on Animal Behavior
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SKU: 9780470045176
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By Elizabeth Jakob and Judith Goodenough and Betty McGuire

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Perspectives on Animal Behavior offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate world of animal behaviour, examining how evolution, genetics, and environment influence animal actions. The authors weave together classic studies with contemporary research to provide a comprehensive understanding of how animals interact with their surroundings. This book invites readers to consider the complexities of animal life through various perspectives, promoting a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the fascinating world of animal behaviour and appreciate a scientific exploration of the subject. With its comprehensive insights and engaging explanations, it appeals to both students and nature enthusiasts who are keen to understand how and why animals behave the way they do.

The third edition of a successful and effective book for the introductory course in Animal Behavior. The text includes strong supportive reviews, a balanced approach and the latest in research and findings. The author is known for an accessible and easy-to-understand writing style making the most difficult topics understandable.

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The third edition of a successful and effective book for the introductory course in Animal Behaviour.

Perspectives on Animal Behavior includes strong supportive reviews, a balanced approach, and the latest in research and findings.

The author is known for an accessible and easy-to-understand writing style, making the most difficult topics understandable.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470045176

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 October 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 221.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 1406g

Pages: 544

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Betty McGuire Education & Reference Elizabeth Jakob Judith Goodenough Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Judith Goodenough, from the Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts, has studied biological rhythms in creatures from planaria to finches to deer mice, and even in the green alga Chlamydomonas . Betty McGuire is from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. Her research focuses on parental behavior, reproduction, and ecology of small mammals, and she occasionally dabbles in work with larger domestic animals such as dogs and horses. Elizabeth Jakob , from the Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, studies the behavior of spiders, asking questions about their learning, perception, and interactions with conspecifics and with other species. She has carried out field projects in California, Mexico, Massachusetts, and Maine.