Mathematical Models Of Social Evolution: A Guide For The Perplexed

Mathematical Models Have Become Central To The Study Of Social Evolution, Both In Biology And The Social Sciences. A Primer On Behavioral Modeling That Includes Both Mathematics And Evolutionary Theory, This Book Aims To Make The Student And Professional Researcher In Biology And The Social Sciences Fully Conversant In The Language Of The Field. Theoretician's Laboratory -- Animal Conflict -- Altruism & Inclusive Fitness -- Reciprocity -- Animal Communication -- Selection Among Groups -- Sex Allocation -- Sexual Selection. Richard Mcelreath And Robert Boyd. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 393-407) And Index.