Essential Animal Behavior provides a comprehensive introduction to all areas of the subject: from the genetic and neurobiological control of behavior to the learning, development, and function of behavior in an evolutionary context. Social behaviour is also covered throughout the text.<br><br>Written in a concise and engaging style, this new book: <ul><li>includes examples from both marine and terrestrial environments around the world<br><li>places current research alongside classic examples, and<br><li>puts the study of animal behavior in an applied context, emphasizing the implications for animal welfare and animal conservation.</ul><br><p>Carefully designed to meet the needs of students coming to the subject for the first time, the book includes the following features:<br><ul><li>key concept boxes<br><li>Focus on boxes<br><li>chapter summaries<br><li>guided reading to aid revision and further study<br><li>case studies and boxed examples that reinforce essential points, and<br><li>questions for discussion.</ul><br><p>This book is essential reading for degree-level students following modular programs in biology, zoology, marine biology, and psychology.<p><p>An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Please contact our Higher Education team at for more information.