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OverviewWhy are some species monogamous while others are polygamous? Why are males usually more ornamented than females? What makes one organism the hunter and another the hunted? Why do some creatures stick together in groups while others prefer to go it alone? Can we talk of animal culture? Behavioural Ecology provides a fascinating insight into the evolutionary and ecological processes that underpin animal behaviour. Opening with an overview of the evolutionary and methodological framework of behavioural ecology, the book goes on to explore behaviours in terms of the selective pressures involved in their design. It addresses natural selection, sexual selection, and gene selection, before closing with an investigation of the human impact on behavioural ecology. Featuring chapters written by university teachers, each with research expertise in their respective fields, Behavioural Ecology has been moulded by Danchin, Giraldeau, and Cezilly to give a uniform voice throughout: it is a text with all the qualities of a multi-author book, but without the potential drawbacks. Behavioural Ecology offers a fresh, contemporary account of a field re-invigorated by advances in the last decade, making it the ideal teaching and learning text. Online Resource Centre: For registered adopters of the book: -Figures from the book available to download, to facilitate lecture preparation For students: -Library of web links, giving ready access to additional resources Full Product DetailsAuthor: Étienne Danchin (, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France) , Luc-Alain Giraldeau (, Département des Sciences Biologiques, Université du Québec à Montréal, Québec, Canada) , Frank Cézilly (, Université de Bourgogne, Laboratoire écologie-évolution, France)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 19.10cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 1.772kg ISBN: 9780199206292ISBN 10: 0199206295 Pages: 912 Publication Date: 14 February 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsIntroductionDanchin, É, Giraldeau, L-A, and Cézilly, F: PART ONE: The Behavioural Ecology Approach 1: Cézilly, F: A History of Behavioural Ecology 2: Danchin, É., Cézilly, F. and Giraldeau, L-A: Fundamental Concepts in Behavioural Ecology 3: Cézilly, F., Danchin, É. et Giraldeau, L.-A: Research Methods in Behavioural Ecology 4: Danchin, É., Giraldeau, L-A. and Wagner, R. H.: An Information-Driven Approach to Behaviour PART TWO: The Development of the Behavioural Phenotype 5: Sinervo, B. and Clobert, J.: Life History Strategies, Multidimensional Trade-offs and Behavioural Syndromes 6: Dufty A. M. and Danchin, É.: Hormones and Behaviour PART THREE: Exploiting the Environment 7: Giraldeau, L.-A: Solitary Foraging Strategies 8: Giraldeau, L.-A: Social Foraging 9: Boulinier, T., Mariette, M., Doligez, B. and Danchin, É: Choosing Where to Breed: Breeding Habitat Selection 10: Clobert, J., de Fraipont, M. et Danchin, É: Evolution of Dispersal PART FOUR: Sex and Behaviour 11: Danchin, É. and Cézilly, F: Sexual Selection: Another Evolutionary Process 12: Cézilly, F. and Danchin, É: Mating Systems and Parental Care 13: Chapuisat, M: Sex Allocation PART FIVE: Social Interactions Among Individuals 14: Danchin, É., Giraldeau, L.-A. and Wagner, R. H.: Animal Aggregations: Hypotheses and Controversies 15: Legalliard, J.-F. and Férrière, R: The Adaptive Evolution of Social Traits 16: Théry, M. and Heeb, Ph.: Communication, Sensory Ecology and Signal Evolution 17: Sorci, G. and Cézilly, F.: Interspecific Parasitism and Mutualism PART SIX: Humans and Animals 18: Møller, A. P., Danchin, É.: Behavioural Ecology and Conservation 19: Møller, A. P. et Danchin, É: The Behavioural Ecology and Humans 20: Danchin, É., and Wagner, R. H.: Cultural Evolution Glossary List of References Index of Species General IndexReviews`It presents theory and empirical tests of theory in a way that no other recent textbook on animal behaviour has done. And (dare I say?) it surpasses the classic Behavioural Ecology texts in this regard by also bringing in quantitative genetics and life-history theory... This textbook presents an impressive amount of interesting and challenging material, which is truly an achievement. It will introduce students to the impressive and rigorous synergy represented by the field of behavioural ecology, and hopefully get them excited about how much theory has to offer evolution and ecology in general.' Trends in Evolution and Ecology, 2008 [A] clean and comprehensive coherence and whilst a solid reference and textbook work, it is a genuine pleasure to read. Journal of Biological Education It neatly integrates behavioural mechanisms with the adaptive value of behavioural traits, and their underlying genetics. What is more, it is an ejoyable read. It is sure to appeal to a wide spectrum of readers from undergraduates through to professional behavioural ecologists. Owen Jones in Bulletin of the British Ecological Society, 2009 I found a substantial amount of new information and the book is excellent in refreshing one's memory and broadening one's views: and all this for a reasonable price. I am convinced that anyone interested in this field, from undergraduates to professionals, will enjoy this much needed new textbook on behavioural ecology. Marc Naguib in Animal Behaviour, 2008 This is an excellent textbook, useful for students at all levels, as well as professionals. I think this book is set to become the new standard textbook on behavioural ecology. Eliza Z. Cameron in Behavioural Processes, 2008 I think it achieves the very difficult task of being of value to a wide spectrum of readers. It is sufficiently clear and careful in its explanations, and fulsome in its examples that undergraduates can really use it. At the same time, almost everyone who would call themselves professional behavioural ecologists will benefit from reading this book. Graeme Ruxton, University of Glasgow `It presents theory and empirical tests of theory in a way that no other recent textbook on animal behaviour has done. And (dare I say?) it surpasses the classic Behavioural Ecology texts in this regard by also bringing in quantitative genetics and life-history theory... This textbook presents an impressive amount of interesting and challenging material, which is truly an achievement. It will introduce students to the impressive and rigorous synergy represented by the field of behavioural ecology, and hopefully get them excited about how much theory has to offer evolution and ecology in general.' Trends in Evolution and Ecology, 2008 Author InformationÉtienne Danchin is a lecturer in the Evolution and Biological Diversity Group at the Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France. ; Luc-Alain Giraldeau is a professor in the Department of Biological Science at the Universite du Quebec in Montreal, Canada.; Frank Cézilly is a professor in the Life Sciences Department at the Universite de Bourgogne, France. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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