Evolution, Brain, and Behavior: Persistent Problems

by R. B. Masterton (Editor), W. Hodos (Editor), H. J. Jerison (Editor)

Overview

In this second volume on the evolution of the nervous system and behavior, the discussion turns from conclusions to method, from a desciption of what happened in history to the means of deciidng what happened. First published in 1976.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780898594775
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/1976
Pages:	286
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

R. B. Masterton, W. Hodos, H.J. Jerison

Table of Contents

1. On the Comparative Method of Investigation, 2. Uses of the Comparative Study of Behavior, 4. Rates of Evolution of the Nervous System and Behavior, 5. Genetic Considerations in Studies of the Evolution of the Nervous System and Behavior, 6. What Animals Should We Compare? 7. Grades and Clades Revisited, 8. Interrelationships of the Major Fish Groups with Comments on Specimen Availability, Homology and Analogy.