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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 July 2021

Michael Taborsky ,
Michael A. Cant  and
Jan Komdeur
Michael Taborsky
Affiliation:
Universität Bern, Switzerland
Michael A. Cant
Affiliation:
University of Exeter
Jan Komdeur
Affiliation:
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands
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Summary

Why is the evolution of social behaviour interesting? For one thing, if we wish to comprehend the origin, maintenance and functionality of any biological trait, we need to understand its evolution. At the same time, each behaviour is social in essence; it affects the survival, production and reproduction of others in some way or another. ‘Others’ encompasses social partners including mates, offspring, competitors, friends and foes regardless.

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The Evolution of Social Behaviour , pp. 1 - 34
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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  • Introduction
  • Michael Taborsky, Universität Bern, Switzerland, Michael A. Cant, University of Exeter, Jan Komdeur, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands
  • Book: The Evolution of Social Behaviour
  • Online publication: 30 July 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9780511894794.003
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  • Introduction
  • Michael Taborsky, Universität Bern, Switzerland, Michael A. Cant, University of Exeter, Jan Komdeur, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands
  • Book: The Evolution of Social Behaviour
  • Online publication: 30 July 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9780511894794.003
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  • Introduction
  • Michael Taborsky, Universität Bern, Switzerland, Michael A. Cant, University of Exeter, Jan Komdeur, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands
  • Book: The Evolution of Social Behaviour
  • Online publication: 30 July 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9780511894794.003
Available formats
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