Reproductive skew is the study of how reproduction is partitioned in animal societies. In many social animals reproduction is shared unequally and leads to a reproductive skew among group members. Skew theory investigates the genetic and ecological factors causal to the partitioning of reproduction in animal groups and may yield fundamental insights into the evolution of animal sociality. This book brings together new theory and empirical work, mostly in vertebrates, to test assumptions and predictions of skew models. It also gives an updated critical review of skew theory. The team of...

Numerous figures, illustrations, and tables; integration of new literature and concepts into field of primatology; emphasis upon both behavioral and cognitive mechanisms.

This collection explores how new directions in feminist literary study might be informed by the work of the past. It offers a snapshot view of new feminist research in the field today and traces the influence of the substantial feminist inheritance in English Studies through six distinct, individual pieces of rigorous and innovative new work.

Does the Christian life seem burdensome to you? Do you wonder why you are not experiencing peace and joy? Are you trying to live a godly life but find yourself defeated in a constant struggle to overcome sin? Follow Clara's journey discovering the truth in God's Word that caused her to leave the battle behind and find rest and peace in the arms of a loving Savior. "A. W. Tozer was right when he said, 'What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.' Clara Jones has come to a deep understanding of the matchless, unconditional love and grace of Christ and...