Sex Ratios Paperback: Concepts and Research Methods - Softcover

Hardy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521665787 ISBN 13: 9780521665780

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Inhaltsangabe

Sex ratios, the proportions of males and females in any given species, are important in evolutionary and behavioural ecology. This volume explores the context to and methods for many aspects of research on sex ratios, and will be an indispensable reference for all those working in this area.

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Críticas:

' ... this excellent book provides an up-to-date and critical review of the models and data relating to sex ratios. ... well structured and demonstrated that a multi-authored book can be cohesive.' TRENDS in Ecology and Evolution

'... clearly structured, instructive, generously brimming with examples and contains useful, concise chapter summaries. Evolutionary biologists will find it not only useful but also accessible and engaging.' Kate Oddie, Animal Behaviour

'Hardy has done an excellent job in editing a book that conveys the continuing excitement in sex ratio research while still, to paraphrase Darwin, leaving some problems for future solution.' Science

'... an invaluable manual for any researcher in this field.' Louise Rowe, British Ornithologists' Union

'... an excellent volume.' Ethnology

'I would recommend anyone interested in the use or evolution of sex ratios theory to read this book. Every academic library should have a copy on their shelves.' Biologist

Biografía del autor:

IAN HARDY is Senior Research Fellow in Biological Sciences at the University of Sunderland. He has published more than 50 articles, about half of which focus on sex ratios, and currently serves as Consulting Editor for the journal Animal Behaviour.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521665787
• ISBN 13: 9780521665780
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 438