The tenth edition features a major reorganisation, focusing first on the evolutionary basis of behavior followed by the underlying proximate mechanisms. Enduring features of previous editions also remain; the clear engaging writing style, the beautifully illustrated text with many new photographs and numerous references to new scientific articles.
Features a major reorganisation which focuses first on the evolutionary basis of behaviour followed by the underlying proximate mechanisms
Beautifully illustrated with many new photographs
Thoroughly rewritten with coverage of much recent work in the field, including a large number of references to new scientific articles
Retains the clear, engaging writing style of previous editions
John Alcock
adaptation behavior behavioral ecology biology bird development ecology evolution insects migration nervous system predator social behavior vertebrates