An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology 4th Edition, Kindle Edition

by Nicholas B. Davies (Author), John R. Krebs (Author), Stuart A. West (Author)

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This textbook helped to define the field of Behavioral Ecology. In this fourth edition the text has been completely revised, with new chapters and many new illustrations and full color photographs. The theme, once again, is the influence of natural selection on behavior – an animal's struggle to survive and reproduce by exploiting and competing for resources, avoiding predators, selecting mates and caring for offspring, – and how animal societies reflect both cooperation and conflict among individuals.

Stuart A. West has joined as a co-author bringing his own perspectives and work on microbial systems into the book.

Written in the same engaging and lucid style as the previous editions, the authors explain the latest theoretical ideas using examples from micro-organisms, invertebrates and vertebrates. There are boxed sections for some topics and marginal notes help guide the reader. The book is essential reading for students of behavioral ecology, animal behavior and evolutionary biology.

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Long-awaited new edition of a field-defining textbook
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Focuses on the influence of natural selection on behavior, and how animal societies reflect both cooperation and conflict among individuals

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File Size: 13143 KB
Print Length: 520 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition (February 17, 2012)
Publication Date: February 17, 2012
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B007BGZK1A
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and it is actually a pretty handy book

November 20, 2017

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I had to buy this for a class, and it is actually a pretty handy book. I think it is easy to follow and understand, and I've actually learned a lot from it. I was not particularly interested in behavioral ecology (I need the class to fulfill a requirement) but it has turned out to be much more interesting than I thought. The examples in the book are fascinating and helpful in illustrating key concepts.

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Good solid starting point

June 22, 2015

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A good book for those getting acquainted with the principles of behavioral ecology. It helps to have background knowledge of evolution, specifically sexual selection. I used this in one of my grad/undergrad mixed classes (400/500 level). I appreciate how at times when the governing principles behind specific phenomenon are unknown, it usually clearly states that it is unknown. The authors pull directly from recent primary literature, so it has an up to date modern look at behavioral ecology.

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Class requirement but interesting

January 4, 2018

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Enjoyed this book a lot. Found the material extremely interesting to read. Had lots of blurbs about specific animal behaviors and taught behavioral ecology well.

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Wonderful resource for budding behavioral ecologists

September 10, 2013

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The language and concepts in this book are presented clearly and concisely, but with just enough meat to get you hooked. I am a graduate student focusing on bird behavior, and whenever I teach a class or want to illustrate something to someone who is not a behavioral ecologist per se I always send them to this book for reference and clarity.

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Great Condition!

October 7, 2017

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Great condition!

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The examples are good. But the book is short on definitions and ...

October 9, 2014

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The examples are good. But the book is short on definitions and concepts. Mostly just briefly states an idea and then gives a few studies about it.

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November 23, 2014

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Great behavioral ecology book.

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Worth the long wait

June 25, 2012

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After almoust 10 years, here is the 3rd edition of this magnificent book. It was one of the first textbooks on animal behaviour translated into Portuguese and my companion in learning the basics of this enchanting subject which I decided to follow. Now, to see it renewed on the shelves was a temptation too big for me, thankfully my English reading has improved. The book brings some very modern topics like animal personalities, it is also very well illustrated with graphs, photographs and drawings. My only minute complaint is that the new edition kept more of the last edition's contents than I would expect after such a long time.

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