Models of Adaptive Behaviour

This book sets out a framework for adaptive explanations of behavior and uses it to provide analyses of a range of biological issues such as energetic gain energy-predation trade-offs dynamic games state-dependent life histories annual routines and fluctuating environments. The volume gives a definitive account of this exciting new field summarizing previous research presenting new material and suggesting directions for future research. The framework adopted in this book provides a common currency for comparing diverse actions. Ultimately this could lead to the development of state-dependent dynamic models. This book will be a revelation for graduate students and researchers interested in behavioral or evolutionary biology.