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Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior

Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication date: 2019 Publication language: Angielski Number of pages: 3120 Publication formats: EAN: 9780128132524 ISBN: 9780128132524 Category: Physiology Neurosciences Animal physiology Animal husbandry Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology Publisher's index: 9780128132524 Bibliographic note: -

Description

Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, Second Edition, the latest update since the 2010 release, builds upon the solid foundation established in the first edition. Updated sections include Host-parasite interactions, Vertebrate social behavior, and the introduction of ‘overview essays’ that boost the book's comprehensive detail. The structure for the work is modified to accommodate a better grouping of subjects. Some chapters have been reshuffled, with section headings combined or modified.

  • Represents a one-stop resource for scientifically reliable information on animal behavior
  • Provides comparative approaches, including the perspective of evolutionary biologists, physiologists, endocrinologists, neuroscientists and psychologists
  • Includes multimedia features in the online version that offer accessible tools to readers looking to deepen their understanding

TOC

  • 9780128132524v1_WEB 2
    • Front Cover 2
    • ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 3
    • ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 5
    • Copyright 6
    • Dedication 7
    • EDITORIAL BOARD 9
    • CONTRIBUTORS TO VOLUME 1 11
    • PREFACE 15
      • The Ecological Theater, the Evolutionary Play, and the Behavioral Act 15
    • CONTENTS OF VOLUME 1 17
    • PERMISSION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 23
    • OVERVIEW ESSAYS 25
    • HISTORICAL OVERVIEWS 108
    • ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONSERVATION 155
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