The Oxford Companion to Animal Behaviour (Oxford Quick Reference)

ISBN 10: 0192819909 / ISBN 13: 9780192819901

Published by Oxford University Press, 1987

About this Item

685-page comprehensive dictionary of animal behaviour with expert-written articles on every aspect. Slight discoloration of spine, but o/w covers near fine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Oxford Companion to Animal Behaviour (Oxford Quick Reference)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0192819909
• ISBN 13: 9780192819901
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Dimensions: 3.96W x 15.57H x 23.34D centimeters 3.96 centimeters width by 15.57 centimeters height by 23.34 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1133 grams

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Synopsis

From the time of the cave dwellers, people have been fascinated by animal behavior. Until recently, though, philosophers, biologists and psychologists could only observe animals' physical traits and make assumptions about their behavior based on what was known about human behavior. Then, in 1973, a new science came of age: ethology, the science of animal behavior. This Companion, written by an international group of specialists, contains 200 entries covering a wide range of topics within this emerging science, including the diverse ways animals select their partners, bring up their young, organize their societies, and respond to the environment. It also includes a new, detailed subject and animal index which will enable readers to locate a wealth of information on both behavioral concepts and the behavior of particular animals. Carefully and clearly illustrated, and including a Foreword by the Nobel Laureate, Niko Tinbergen, The Companion to Animal Behavior is an authoritative reference for anyone interested in the animal kingdom.

About the Author

About the Author:
David McFarland is Reader in Animal Behaviour at the University of Oxford.