{"product_id":"the-evolution-of-cetacean-societies-uncovering-the-social-complexity-of-whales-and-dolphins-9780226840574","title":"The Evolution of Cetacean Societies: Uncovering the Social Complexity of Whales and Dolphins","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom leading cetacean biologists, an up-to-date, comprehensive collection exploring advancements in our understanding of cetacean ecology, behavior, and societies.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Cetaceans--whales, dolphins, and porpoises--represent an evolutionary peak with respect to their advanced cognitive capacities; flexible communication systems; and structured, multilevel societies. Indeed, the social lives of whales and dolphins have long fascinated scientists and the public alike. \u003ci\u003eThe Evolution of Cetacean Societies\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive overview of the significant advancements made in studying cetacean behavior and ecology over the last twenty-five years, focusing on our growing understanding of these animals' complex social lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bringing together scientists from multiple disciplines, the volume summarizes key innovations and progress related to studying cetacean societies' cultural and genetic basis, their complex social structures, their use of cooperation and patterns of social conflict, and their significant interactions with humans. Each chapter provides an in-depth account of the social lives of whales and dolphins, incorporating the latest cutting-edge research from genomics, communication, network analysis, and animal culture to explain how these animals form societies, maintain relationships, and share information. The final chapters focus on the existential threats facing these diverse and charismatic species, how human-cetacean interactions have shaped our perceptions, and what scientists can learn from their diverse social lives by championing researcher diversity in marine mammal science. The result is an essential and forward-looking book that both contextualizes the lessons of the past two decades and questions the challenges these enigmatic species might face in the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Published in 2000 by Chicago, \u003ci\u003eCetacean Societies: Field Studies of Dolphins and Whales\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by Janet Mann, Richard C. Connor, Peter Tyack, and Hal Whitehead, inspired a generation of marine biologists. In this new volume, Darren P. Croft, Andrew D. Foote, Ellen C. Garland, and Stephanie L. King--all respected cetacean researchers--offer a worthy successor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDarren P. Croft\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of animal behavior at the University of Exeter and executive director of the Center for Whale Research. He is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eExploring Animal Social Networks\u003c\/i\u003e and coeditor of \u003ci\u003eAnimal Social Networks\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eAndrew D. Foote\u003c\/b\u003e is a researcher at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis at the University of Oslo. \u003cb\u003eEllen C. Garland\u003c\/b\u003e is a Royal Society University Research Fellow and reader in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews. She is coeditor of \u003ci\u003eEthology and Behavioral Ecology of Mysticetes\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eStephanie L. King \u003c\/b\u003eis professor of animal behavior at the University of Bristol and codirector of Shark Bay Dolphin Research.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51834619822354,"sku":"9780226840574","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_77e0a17c-7ce8-45bd-af46-7fe38dfe9e74.jpg?v=1767095397","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-evolution-of-cetacean-societies-uncovering-the-social-complexity-of-whales-and-dolphins-9780226840574","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}