Sexual Selection in Primates: New and Comparative Perspectives (Volume 0)

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by Peter M. Kappeler

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Successful reproduction is not always a cooperative affair, but rather a competition between males, with females having the final "say." Throughout there is conflict regarding when, with whom and how often mating should occur. This volume provides the first comprehensive summary of the various forms of sexual communication and behavior and the consequences of the interaction between the sexes. "The book contains useful information for both novices and experts, with a good mix of theory and data. Anyone interested in either sexual selection or primates will find this volume useful, and it should be required reading for everyone interested in both topics." The Quarterly Review, Thore Bergman, Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Sexual Selection in Primates is a comprehensive summary of primate sexual interactions. PETER KAPPELER is Head of the Department of Behaviour and Ecology in the Deutsches Primatenzentrum in Göttingen, Germany. CAREL VAN SCHAIK is a Professor in the Department of Biological Anthropology and Anatomy at Duke University, North Carolina. Used Book in Good Condition

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