{"product_id":"9780470972236","title":"The Neuroethology of Predation and Escape","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Neuroethology of Predation and Escape\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeith T. Sillar | Laurence D. Picton | William J. Heitler\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Life Sciences \/ Zoology \/ Ethology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE NEUROETHOLOGY OF PREDATION AND ESCAPE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo eat and not get eaten\u003c\/i\u003e is key to animal survival, and the arms race between predators and prey has driven the evolution of many rapid and spectacular behaviours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the neural mechanisms controlling predation and escape, where specialisations in \u003ci\u003eafferent pathways, central circuits, motor control\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ebiomechanics \u003c\/i\u003ecan be traced through to natural animal behaviour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter provides an integrated and comparative review of case studies in neuroethology. Ranging from the classic studies on bat biosonar and insect counter-measures, through to fish-eating snails armed with powerful neurotoxins, the book covers a diverse and fascinating range of adaptations. Common principles of biological design and organization are highlighted throughout the text. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is aimed at several audiences: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003efor lecturers and students\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. This synthesis will help to underpin the curriculum in neuroscience and behavioural biology, especially for courses focusing on neuroethology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003efor postgraduate students\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. The sections devoted to your area of specialism will give a flying start to your research reading, while the other chapters offer breadth and insights from comparative studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003efor academic researchers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e The book will provide a valuable resource and an enjoyable read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAbove all, we hope this book will inspire the next generation of neuroethologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeith T. Sillar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaurence D. Picton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam J. Heitler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e School of Biology, University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 May 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470972236\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311058514060,"sku":"9780470972236","price":95.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470972236_c6788981-9b3f-4011-896b-a4d56deadceb.jpg?v=1780141783","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470972236","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}