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Foraging Theory
David W. Stephens
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Description for Foraging Theory
Paperback. Series: Monographs in Behavior and Ecology. Num Pages: 262 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 371.
This account of the current state of foraging theory is also a valuable description of the use of optimality theory in behavioral ecology in general. Organizing and introducing the main research themes in economic analyses of animal feeding behavior, the authors analyze the empirical evidence bearing on foraging models and answer criticisms of optimality modeling. They explain the rationale for applying optimality models to the strategies and mechanics of foraging and present the basic average-rate maximizing models and their extensions. The work discusses new directions in foraging research: incorporating incomplete information and risk-sensitive behavior in foraging models; analyzing ... Read more
This account of the current state of foraging theory is also a valuable description of the use of optimality theory in behavioral ecology in general. Organizing and introducing the main research themes in economic analyses of animal feeding behavior, the authors analyze the empirical evidence bearing on foraging models and answer criticisms of optimality modeling. They explain the rationale for applying optimality models to the strategies and mechanics of foraging and present the basic average-rate maximizing models and their extensions. The work discusses new directions in foraging research: incorporating incomplete information and risk-sensitive behavior in foraging models; analyzing ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
262
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Series
Monographs in Behavior and Ecology
Condition
New
Weight
371g
Number of Pages
262
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691084428
SKU
V9780691084428
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