The Behavioural Biology of Aggression.
by Archer, John
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Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998. First edition.. A fine (new) copy.. Pp. x, (1), 257; some text-figures and diagrams. Original dark red pictorial stiff wrappers, 8vo (8.8 x 5.9 inches). The purpose of this book is to elucidate the general principles underlying animal aggression. Aggressive encounters occur even in very simple organisms, and are at the roots of human conflict. A general framework is provided by dividing forms of aggression according to their function - protection of the individual, offspring defense and competition. Within each functional group, the principles underlying the variety of aggressive behavior in different species, the sexes and different life-cycle stages, are considered, and this is followed by a discussion of the mechanisms through which animals achieve the various functional ends. Aggression is viewed as one possible solution to a recurrent set of problems animals encounter in their natural environments. In any one case, the control and form of aggression are seen as the result of the interaction of past evolutionary environments, developmental influences, and current circumstances (from the rear cover). No ownership marks and no signs of use.
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- Natural History Books (US)
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- 5717
- Title
- The Behavioural Biology of Aggression.
- Author
- Archer, John
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998. First edition.
- Keywords
- Evolution evolutionary biology evolutionary psychology behavior aggression Archer
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