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Game theory has revolutionized the study of animal behavior. The fundamental principle of evolutionary game theorythat the strategy adopted by one individual depends on the strategies exhibited by othershas proven a powerful tool in uncovering the forces shaping otherwise mysterious behaviors. In this volume, the first since 1982 devoted to evolutionary game theory, leading researchers describe applications of the theory to diverse types of behavior, providing an overview of recent discoveries and a synthesis of current research. The volume begins with a clear introduction to game theory and its explanatory scope. This is followed by a series of chapters on the use of game theory to understand a range of behaviors: social foraging, cooperation, animal contests, communication, reproductive skew and nepotism within groups, sibling rivalry, alternative lifehistories, habitat selection, trophiclevel interactions, learning, and human social behavior. In addition, the volume includes a discussion of the relations among game theory, optimality, and quantitative genetics, and an assessment of the overall utility of game theory to the study of social behavior. Presented in a manner accessible to anyone interested in animal behavior but not necessarily trained in the mathematics of game theory, the book is intended for a wide audience of undergraduates, graduate students, and professional biologists pursuing the evolutionary analysis of animal behavior.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Game Theory and Animal Behavior'? A: The book focuses on how game theory has transformed the understanding of animal behavior, particularly through the evolutionary perspective that individual strategies depend on the behaviors of others.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Game Theory and Animal Behavior' is Lee Alan Dugatkin.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a variety of behaviors, including social foraging, cooperation, animal contests, communication, reproductive skew, sibling rivalry, habitat selection, and human social behavior.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 23, 2000.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a background in mathematics? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to anyone interested in animal behavior, regardless of their mathematical training.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Game Theory and Animal Behavior' have? A: The book has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book include real-world applications of game theory? A: Yes, the book discusses real-world applications of game theory in understanding various animal behaviors.
- Q: Is this book recommended for students and professionals? A: Yes, it is recommended for undergraduates, graduate students, and professional biologists interested in the evolutionary analysis of animal behavior.