Description
1962 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This vintage copy of “Behavioral Aspects of Ecology” by Peter H. Klopfer is a significant work in the field of animal behavior and ecology. Published in 1962, it was one of the early books to explore the intricate relationship between an organism’s behavior and its environment. Klopfer, a renowned ornithologist and professor at Duke University, drew upon his extensive research on bird behavior to provide a comprehensive analysis of how ecological factors shape the behavioral patterns of various species.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including territoriality, mating systems, foraging strategies, and communication mechanisms. Klopfer’s pioneering work laid the foundation for the development of behavioral ecology, a discipline that seeks to understand the evolutionary basis of animal behavior in relation to their ecological context. This copy, despite its age and minor wear, remains a valuable resource for scholars, naturalists, and collectors interested in the early development of this field.
