For at least 30 years, there have been close parallels between studies of birdsong development and those of the development of human language. Both song and language require species-specific stimulation at a sensitive period in development and subsequent practice through subsong and plastic song in birds and babbling in infant humans leading to ...
Original essays by leading researchers constitute the first comprehensive survey of recent discoveries concerning how primates communicate in social groups.
"Advances in the Study of Behavior" continues to serve scientists across a wide spectrum of disciplines. Focusing on new theories and research developments with respect to behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, and comparative psychology, these volumes foster cooperation and communication in these diverse fields.
Advances in the Study of Behavior was initiated over 40 years ago to serve the increasing number of scientists engaged in the study of animal behavior. That number is still expanding. This volume makes another important 'contribution to the development of the field' by presenting theoretical ideas and research to those studying animal behavior and ...
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