Models of Adaptive Behaviour: An Approach Based on State

By Alasdair I. Houston and John M. McNamara

Book Overview

Models of Adaptive Behaviour sets out a framework for adaptive explanations of behaviour, and applies this to give analyses of a range of biological issues such as energetic gain, energy-predation trade-offs, dynamic games, state-dependent life histories, annual routines and fluctuating environments. It gives a definitive account of this exciting field, summarizing previous research, presenting material and suggesting directions for research. Organisms differ in terms of their state - for example in their size, energy relations or temperature - which often affects their behaviour. The framework adopted in this book takes this into account, and provides a common currency for comparing diverse actions. Ultimately this could lead to the development of state-dependent dynamic models. This book will be a revelation for graduate students and researchers interested in behavioural or evolutionary biology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521655390
• ISBN13: 9780521655392
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"