Animal behavior

by Vincent G. Dethier, Eliot Stellar

Animal behavior is examined from an evolutionary and neurological viewpoint in this modern biology text

152 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1970

About the author

Vincent Gaston Dethier was an American physiologist and entomologist. Considered a leading an expert in his field, he was a pioneer in the study of insect-plant interactions and wrote over 170 academic papers and 15 science books. From 1975 until his death, he was the Gilbert L. Woodside Professor of Zoology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where he was the founding director of its Neuroscience and Behavior Program and chaired the Chancellor's Commission on Civility. Dethier also wrote natural history books for non-specialists, as well as short stories, essays and children's books.

Reviews

[Steven Peterson · Rating 3 out of 5]

In its day, this was a useful, brief introduction to anumal behavior. The first six chapters focus on the underlying physiological systems as these support behavior. Then, chapters on streotyped behavior (including what some might call "instinctive" behavior), learning and intelligence, and, finally, social behavior. Dated, now, but a useful compendium in its day.