Beschreibung:

Primate Behavioral Ecology , described as "an engaging, cutting-edge
exposition," incorporates exciting new discoveries in its introduction
to the field and its applications of behavioral ecology to primate
conservation. One reviewer declares, "I can't imagine teaching a course
on primate behavior or ecology without this text." Like no other text on
the market, this comprehensive text integrates the basics of
evolutionary and ecological approaches and new noninvasive molecular and
hormonal techniques to the study of primate behavior with up-to-date
coverage of how different primates behave. Examples are drawn from the
"classic" primate field studies and more recent studies on previously
neglected species, illustrating the vast behavioral variation that we
now know exists and the gaps in our knowledge that future studies will
fill. Another reviewer states, "Overall, the synthesis and integration
are outstanding...this is one of the best organized textbooks that I
have ever seen, in any field...it is clear that Strier is actively
involved in the forefront and not some armchair type!" Another adds,
"Strier's writing style is a huge asset to keeping current information
comprehensible for the target audience."