Patterns Of Reproductive Behaviour
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed/ some foxing. Markings: No markings. Binding: Intact.
A landmark work in the field of ethology and animal behaviour, Patterns of Reproductive Behaviour presents a comprehensive collection of Desmond Morris's most significant scientific papers on the subject of reproduction across the animal kingdom. Morris, renowned for his groundbreaking work in zoology and human behaviour, argues that reproductive behaviour follows identifiable, recurring patterns that can be systematically studied and compared across species. The collection chronicles his rigorous fieldwork and laboratory research, drawing on observations of fish, birds, and mammals to construct a unified framework for understanding courtship, mating, and parental behaviour. Written with both scientific precision and remarkable clarity, it bridges the gap between specialist academic research and an intellectually curious general readership. This essential volume remains a cornerstone text for anyone serious about the study of animal behaviour and evolutionary biology.
Author: Desmond Morris
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, McGraw-Hill Book Company
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed/ some foxing. Markings: No markings. Binding: Intact.
A landmark work in the field of ethology and animal behaviour, Patterns of Reproductive Behaviour presents a comprehensive collection of Desmond Morris's most significant scientific papers on the subject of reproduction across the animal kingdom. Morris, renowned for his groundbreaking work in zoology and human behaviour, argues that reproductive behaviour follows identifiable, recurring patterns that can be systematically studied and compared across species. The collection chronicles his rigorous fieldwork and laboratory research, drawing on observations of fish, birds, and mammals to construct a unified framework for understanding courtship, mating, and parental behaviour. Written with both scientific precision and remarkable clarity, it bridges the gap between specialist academic research and an intellectually curious general readership. This essential volume remains a cornerstone text for anyone serious about the study of animal behaviour and evolutionary biology.