Dog Behaviour, Evolution, and Cognition by Adam Miklosi (English) Paperback Book

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A comprehensive update to the first monograph on dog behaviour, evolution and cognition.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

This is the first book to collate and synthesize the recent burgeoning primary research literature on dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition. The author presents a new ecological approach to the understanding of dog behaviour, demonstrating how dogs can be the subject of rigorous and productive scientific study without the need to confine them to a laboratory environment.This second, fully updated edition of Dog Behaviour, Evolution andCognition starts with an overview of the conceptual and methodological issues associated with the study of the dog, followed by a brief description of their role in human society. An evolutionary perspectiveis then introduced with a summary of current research into the process of domestication. The central part of the book is devoted to issues relating to the cognitive aspects of behaviour which have received particular attention in recent years from both psychologists and ethologists. The book's final chapters introduce the reader to many novel approaches to dog behaviour, set in the context of behavioural development and genetics. This second edition recognises and discusses the fact that dogsare increasingly being used as model organisms for studying aspects of human biology, such as genetic diseases and ageing. Specific attention is also given in this edition to attachment behaviour whichemerges between humans and dogs, the importance of inter-specific communication in the success of dogs in human communities and the broad aspects of social cognition and how this may contribute to human-dog cooperationDirections for future research are highlighted throughout the text which also incorporates links to human and primate research by drawing on homologies and analogies in both evolution and behaviour. The book will therefore be of relevance and use to anyonewith an interest in behavioural ecology including graduate students of animal behaviour and cognition, as well as a more general audience of dog enthusiasts, biologists, psychologists, veterinarians, andsociologists.

Author Biography

Adam Miklosi, Head of Department, Department of Ethology, Eotvos University

Table of Contents

1: Dogs in historical perspective2: Concepts in the study of dog behaviour3: Methodological issues in the behavioural study of the dog4: Dogs in anthropogenic environments: family and society5: Comparative overview of Canis6: The story of domestication: Archaeological and phylogenetic evidence7: The emergence of phenotypic novelty8: Intra-specific social organization in dogs and related forms9: The perceptual world of the dog10: Physical-ecological problem solving11: Affiliative and agonistic social relationships12: Communication, play and collaboration13: Social learning and social problem solving14: Change of behaviour in time: From birth to death15: The organisation of individual behaviour16: The genetic contribution to behaviour

Review

This book combines knowledge on dog behavior, cognition, evolution and even covers some societal aspects. As such, it should find an honorable place in the bookshelves of diverse reader audiences, from researchers interested in specific questions in animal cognition to deeply interested pet owners. * Dr. Kristina Noreikiene, Estonian University of Life Sciences, ISBE Newsletter *A must read for anyone with an interest in the history and recent advances of scientific research into companion animals, from veterinarians and behavioural practitioners to students of animal cognition and behaviour. * Victoria Ratcliffe and David Reby, Animal Behaviour *This is the first book to collate and synthesize the recent burgeoning primary research literature on dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition. ... I highly recommend it for all people interested in the behavior of dogs and some of their wild relatives. ... Each time I go to it I'm amazed by its breadth and the care with which Dr. Miklosi covers numerous diverse topics. * Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today *

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The first book to collate and synthesize the recent burgeoning primary research literature on dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition.

Long Description

This is the first book to collate and synthesize the recent burgeoning primary research literature on dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition. The author presents a new ecological approach to the understanding of dog behaviour, demonstrating how dogs can be the subject of rigorous and productive scientific study without the need to confine them to a laboratory environment.This second, fully updated edition of Dog Behaviour, Evolution andCognition starts with an overview of the conceptual and methodological issues associated with the study of the dog, followed by a brief description of their role in human society. An evolutionary perspectiveis then introduced with a summary of current research into the process of domestication. The central part of the book is devoted to issues relating to the cognitive aspects of behaviour which have received particular attention in recent years from both psychologists and ethologists. The book's final chapters introduce the reader to many novel approaches to dog behaviour, set in the context of behavioural development and genetics. This second edition recognises and discusses the fact that dogsare increasingly being used as model organisms for studying aspects of human biology, such as genetic diseases and ageing. Specific attention is also given in this edition to attachment behaviour whichemerges between humans and dogs, the importance of inter-specific communication in the success of dogs in human communities and the broad aspects of social cognition and how this may contribute to human-dog cooperationDirections for future research are highlighted throughout the text which also incorporates links to human and primate research by drawing on homologies and analogies in both evolution and behaviour. The book will therefore be of relevance and use to anyonewith an interest in behavioural ecology including graduate students of animal behaviour and cognition, as well as a more general audience of dog enthusiasts, biologists, psychologists, veterinarians, andsociologists.

Review Quote

"This book combines knowledge on dog behavior, cognition, evolution and even covers some societal aspects. As such, it should find an honorable place in the bookshelves of diverse reader audiences, from researchers interested in specific questions in animal cognition to deeply interested pet owners." -- Dr. Kristina Noreikiene, Estonian University of Life Sciences, ISBE Newsletter "A must read for anyone with an interest in the history and recent advances of scientific research into companion animals, from veterinarians and behavioural practitioners to students of animal cognition and behaviour." -- Victoria Ratcliffe and David Reby, Animal Behaviour "This is the first book to collate and synthesize the recent burgeoning primary research literature on dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition. ... I highly recommend it for all people interested in the behavior of dogs and some of their wild relatives. ... Each time I go to it I'm amazed by its breadth and the care with which Dr. Miklosi covers numerous diverse topics." -- Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today

Feature

Builds on the reputation of the first edition, providing a fully revised and comprehensive successorIncludes a new chapter on genetics, and expanded sections on social cognitionHighlights directions for future research, and applications of the science for dog trainers and behaviourists

New Feature

1. Dogs in historical perspective 2. Concepts in the study of dog behaviour 3. Methodological issues in the behavioural study of the dog 4. Dogs in anthropogenic environments: family and society 5. Comparative overview of Canis 6. The story of domestication: Archaeological and phylogenetic evidence 7. The emergence of phenotypic novelty 8. Intra-specific social organization in dogs and related forms 9. The perceptual world of the dog 10. Physical-ecological problem solving 11. Affiliative and agonistic social relationships 12. Communication, play and collaboration 13. Social learning and social problem solving 14. Change of behaviour in time: From birth to death 15. The organisation of individual behaviour 16. The genetic contribution to behaviour

Details ISBN0198787774 Author Adam Miklosi Pages 400 Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2016 ISBN-10 0198787774 ISBN-13 9780198787778 Format Paperback Edition 2nd Short Title DOG BEHAVIOUR EVOLUTION & COGN Language English Media Book Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Position Head of Department, Department of Ethology Affiliation Head of Department, Department of Ethology, Eoetvoes University Publication Date 2016-07-21 UK Release Date 2016-07-21 NZ Release Date 2016-07-21 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Imprint Oxford University Press Alternative 9780199646661 DEWEY 599.77 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2016-07-22 We've got this

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