{"product_id":"essential-animal-behavior-isbn-9780632057993","title":"Essential Animal Behavior","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in a concise and engaging style, this new book: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eincludes examples from both marine and terrestrial environments around the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eplaces current research alongside classic examples, and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eputs the study of animal behavior in an applied context, emphasizing the implications for animal welfare and animal conservation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarefully designed to meet the needs of students coming to the subject for the first time, the book includes the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ekey concept boxes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus on boxes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003echapter summaries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eguided reading to aid revision and further study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecase studies and boxed examples that reinforce essential points, and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003equestions for discussion.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is essential reading for degree-level students following modular programs in biology, zoology, marine biology, and psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Please contact our Higher Education team at mailto:HigherEducation@wiley.com for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e  Preface. \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Controlling Behavior: The Role Of The Nervous System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Motivation And Organization Of Behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The Development Of Behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Communication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Foraging Behavior: Finding, Choosing, And Processing Food.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Avoiding Predation: Staying Alive Against The Odds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Reproductive Behavior: Passing On Your Genes\u003c\/p\u003e  \"A highly readable, well-designed, concise account of animal behaviour.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTim Birkhead, Sheffield University, UK\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c!--end--\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Scott presents a fascinating subject in an arresting manner, condensing his material but not sacrificing detail.\" \u003ci\u003eTimes Higher Education Supplement, December 2005\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Graham Scott\u003c\/b\u003e 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.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eESSENTIAL ANIMAL BEHAVIOR\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A highly readable, well-designed, concise account of animal behaviour.\" \u003cb\u003eProfessor Tim Birkhead,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Sheffield, UK\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssential Animal Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e 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 behavior is also covered throughout the text.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a concise and engaging style, this new book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eincludes examples from both marine and terrestrial environments around the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eplaces current research alongside classic examples, and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eputs the study of animal behavior in an applied context, emphasizing the implications for animal welfare and animal conservation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarefully designed to meet the needs of students coming to the subject for the first time, the book includes the following features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ekey points\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003echapter summaries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eguided reading to aid revision and further study, and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecase studies and boxed examples that reinforce essential points, and questions for discussion.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition, resources for lecturers can be downloaded from \u003cb\u003ewww.blackwellpublishing.com\/scott\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is essential reading for degree-level students following modular programs in biology, zoology, marine biology, and psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989155004645,"sku":"NP9780632057993","price":87.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780632057993.jpg?v=1761783020","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/essential-animal-behavior-isbn-9780632057993","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}