Animal Behavior: An Evolutionary Approach, -- 8th edition

While I expected this book (and my course) to be a book of concepts and theories, they are actually filled with examples of field studies, lab studies, etc. This makes the book actually enjoyable to read, if you have any interest in animal behavior. The writer is an evolutionary biologist himself, and he makes this clear when he explicitly compares his opinions to other biologists' opinions. The images of the author's thumb as a mating object by a bee were also amusing. Like another reviewer mentioned, this book is fun, and can -almost- be read for fun.

I'm using this as a text to homeschool my 17 year old daughter who has an interest in animal science. We're studying psychology along with animal behavior and the two are complimenting one another nicely. Alcock's book provides ample and interesting ideas to consider in light of psychological theories; perhaps not directly, nor intentionally, but my daughter and I are able to flush them out. I'm speaking here as a psychotherapist which I suppose helps. My daughter reports and evidences a fair comprehension of the material.

Covers the material we go over in class. The book is a good clean version, so I am satisfied buying a used copy.

I received the book as promised. The book was in perfect condition. Shipping was promt. Many thanks!

Good purchase

I didn't think this book was worth much honestly, but it was obligatory course litterature, so I didn't have a choice in getting it.

the product is in good shape, and I got it before the estimated Time, it is professionally packaged and again it is in a really good condition.

Good condition and easy transaction! The older version is sufficient for my animal behavior class and much much more affordable.

Very good, recommended by my part 2 lecturer at University as a good start for further reading, holds good concepts which are widely accepted in a well laid out manner. Brilliant.

Easy and enjoyable read. Used it for uni but was so interesting continued reading it for pleasure as well. Recommended

Good

I do not read this book so far bt the book in perfect condition, attractive, every single thing is perfect.. First experience is wauuuu....

Must read to understand animal behaviour:Evolution, neural regulation, developmental functioning, ecological principles etc