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Ornithology, 4th Edition is a comprehensive introductory text covering a wide scope of topics essential for understanding the field of ornithology. This new edition infuses the most current research and a more conceptual approach alongside an evolutionary perspective. The 4th edition retains its hallmark readability, as well as a well updated narrative and bibliography with the latest scientific content and references.
The 4th edition will be the first in full color in both art and design and will include over 400 color photographs. The updated design is clean, colorful, approachable, and easy to use as a narrative or study reference.
New pedagogical elements reinforce key concepts new end of chapter assessment questions allow students to evaluate their learning. The 4th edition is the best yet, during both a student's first read, and when revisited as a reference.
Ornithology, 4th Edition is a comprehensive introductory text covering a wide scope of topics essential for understanding the field of ornithology. This new edition infuses the most current research and a more conceptual approach alongside an evolutionary perspective. The 4th edition retains its hallmark readability, as well as a well updated narrative and bibliography with the latest scientific content and references.
The 4th edition will be the first in full color in both art and design and will include over 400 color photographs. The updated design is clean, colorful, approachable, and easy to use as a narrative or study reference.
New pedagogical elements reinforce key concepts new end of chapter assessment questions allow students to evaluate their learning. The 4th edition is the best yet, during both a student's first read, and when revisited as a reference.
Chapter 1 The Diversity of Birds
Chapter 2 Evolutionary Origin
Chapter 3 Phylogeny and Systematics
Part 2 Form and Function
Chapter 4 Feathers
Chapter 5 Flight
Chapter 6 Physiology
Part 3 Behavior
Chapter 7 Senses, Brains, and Intelligence
Chapter 8 Vocalizations
Chapter 9 Annual Cycles
Chapter 10 Migration and Navigation
Chapter 11 Social Behavior
Part 4 Reproduction
Chapter 12 Bird Sex
Chapter 13 Sexual Selection
Chapter 14 Breeding Systems
Chapter 15 Nests and Incubation
Chapter 16 Parents and Their Offspring
Chapter 17 Life Histories
Part 5 Ecology and Conservation
Chapter 18 Populations
Chapter 19 Speciation
Chapter 20 Communities
Chapter 21 Conservation
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Zoologie |
| Genre: | Biologie, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Buch |
| Inhalt: | Gebunden |
| ISBN-13: | 9781464184369 |
| ISBN-10: | 1464184364 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: |
Gill, Frank
Prum, Richard Robinson, Scott K. |
| Auflage: | 4th edition 2019 |
| Hersteller: | Macmillan Learning |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 284 x 219 x 27 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Frank Gill (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 11.02.2019 |
| Gewicht: | 1,502 kg |