Animal Societies
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A Sociological Approach
What can the intricate societies of ants, the cooperative hunting strategies of wolves, and the dynamic alliances of dolphins teach us about the evolution of social behaviour? In Animal Societies, Kohler takes readers on a captivating journey through the astonishing diversity of animal societies, offering a groundbreaking synthesis of behavioural ecology, evolutionary theory, and comparative biology. Drawing on decades of research and vivid case studies, Animal Societies explores the mechanisms that drive cooperation, competition, communication, and conflict resolution across the animal kingdom. Kohler’s work is a masterclass in comparative analysis, bridging insights from species as diverse as honeybees, meerkats, and chimpanzees to uncover the universal principles that govern social life.
Case Studies: Detailed examples of social systems in species ranging from ants and bees to dolphins and primates, illustrating key concepts in animal behaviour.
Theoretical Foundations: Exploration of foundational concepts such as kin selection, reciprocal altruism, and game theory presented in an accessible manner.
Global Perspective: Kohler draws on research from ecosystems around the world, emphasizing the universal and context-specific aspects of social behaviour.
Pedagogical Value: Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking questions, making the book ideal for classroom use in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses.
Informed public, students in ethology or humanities eager to broaden their conceptual framework and research areas, colleagues aiming to work or already working on these same tracks. They will acquire methodology and conceptual tools allowing an in-depth study of non-human societies.
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