{"product_id":"alternative-reproductive-tactics-an-integrative-approach-hardback-9780521832434","title":"Alternative Reproductive Tactics; An Integrative Approach (Hardback) 9780521832434","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAlternative Reproductive Tactics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Integrative Approach\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn integrated reference book on variations in reproductive behaviour, for graduate students and researchers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRui F. Oliveira (Edited by), Michael Taborsky (Edited by), H. Jane Brockmann (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521832434, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 March 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e518 pages, 98 b\/w illus.  28 tables\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 19.4 x 2.8 cm, 1.26 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… even to the novice, the subject material of this book is fascinating. … well structured and clearly written with illustrative diagrams and excellent examples …' Biologist\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe study of alternative reproductive tactics (the behavioural strategies used by individuals to increase their reproductive success) is an evolutionary puzzle, and one of great interest to researchers. For instance, why do some males guard both nest and eggs, while others sneak into nests while pairs are spawning and fertilise those eggs? The field offers a special opportunity to study the evolution and functional causes of phenotypic variation, which is a general problem in the field of evolutionary biology. By integrating both mechanistic (psychological) and evolutionary (behavioural ecology) perspectives and by covering a great diversity of species, Alternative Reproductive Tactics addresses this integrated topic of longstanding interest, bringing together a multitude of otherwise scattered information in an accessible form that is ideal for graduate students and researchers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface Rui F. Oliveira, Michael Taborsky and H. Jane Brockmann\u003cbr\u003e 1. The evolution of alternative mating tactics: concepts and questions Michael Taborsky, Rui F. Oliveira and H. Jane Brockmann\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Ultimate Causes and Origins of ARTs: 2. Alternative reproductive tactics and the evolution of alternative allocation phenotypes H. Jane Brockmann and Michael Taborsky\u003cbr\u003e 3. Phylogenetic analysis of alternative reproductive tactics - Problems and possibilities Vítor C. Almada and Joana I. Robalo\u003cbr\u003e 4. Modeling alternative mating tactics as dynamic games Jeffrey R. Lucas and Richard D. Howard\u003cbr\u003e Part II.  Proximate Mechanisms of ARTs: 5. The roles of genes and the environment in the expression and evolution of alternative tactics Douglas J. Emlen\u003cbr\u003e 6. Neuroendocrine mechanisms of alternative reproductive tactics: the chemical language of reproductive and social plasticity Andrew H. Bass and Paul M. Forlano\u003cbr\u003e 7. Hormones and alternative reproductive tactics in vertebrates Rui F. Oliveira, Adelino V. M. Canario and Albert F. H. Ros\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Taxonomic Reviews of ARTs: 8. Alternative reproductive tactics in insects H. Jane Brockmann\u003cbr\u003e 9. The expression of crustacean mating strategies Stephen M. Shuster\u003cbr\u003e 10. Alternative reproductive tactics in fish Michael Taborsky\u003cbr\u003e 11. Alternative reproductive tactics in amphibians Kelly R. Zamudio and Lauren M. Chan\u003cbr\u003e 12. Alternative reproductive tactics in reptiles Ryan Calsbeek and Barry Sinervo\u003cbr\u003e 13. Alternative reproductive tactics in birds Oliver Krüger\u003cbr\u003e 14. Alternative reproductive tactics in nonprimate male mammals Jerry O. Wolff\u003cbr\u003e 15. Alternative reproductive tactics in primates Joanna M. Setchell\u003cbr\u003e Part IV.  Emerging Perspectives on ARTs: 16. Communication and the evolution of alternative reproductive tactics David Gonçalves, Rui F. Oliveira and Peter K. McGregor\u003cbr\u003e 17. Alternative mating tactics and mate choice for good genes or good care Brian Neff\u003cbr\u003e 18. Conflict between the sexes and alternative reproductive tactics within a sex Suzanne H. Alonzo\u003cbr\u003e 19. Cooperative breeding as an alternative reproductive tactic Walter D. Koenig and Janis L. Dickinson\u003cbr\u003e 20. Integrating mechanisms and function: prospects for future research H. Jane Brockmann, Rui Oliveira and Michael Taborsky.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Evolution [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Evolution\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Evolution%20%5BPSAJ%5D%22\"\u003ePSAJ\u003c\/a\u003e], Cognition \u0026amp; cognitive psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Cognition \u0026amp; cognitive psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Cognition%20\u0026amp;%20cognitive%20psychology%20%5BJMR%5D%22\"\u003eJMR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265196773656,"sku":"9780521832434","price":145.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521832434i.jpg?v=1692020412","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/alternative-reproductive-tactics-an-integrative-approach-hardback-9780521832434","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}