Social learning commonly refers to the social transfer of information and skill among individuals. It encompasses a wide range of behaviours that include where and how to obtain food, how to interact with members of one's own social group, and to identify and respond appropriately to predators. The behaviour of experienced individuals provides natural sources of information, by which inexperienced individuals may learn about the opportunities and hazards of their environment, and develop and modify their own behaviour as a result. A wide diversity of species is discussed in this book, some of which have never been discussed in this context before, and particular reference is made to their natural life strategies. Social learning in humans is also considered by comparison with other mammals, especially in their technological and craft traditions. Moreover, a discussion is included of the social learning abilities of prehistoric hominids.

A comparative study of social learning and its implications in a wide range of mammalian species.
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'... this book will broaden your horizons on social learning.' Jean McKinley, Primate Eye



Book Information
ISBN 9780521031950
Author Hilary O. Box
Format Paperback
Page Count 440
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 657g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 154mm * 24mm