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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521655390
• ISBN13: 9780521655392
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"