Self-Organisation and Evolution of Biological and Social Systems [Hardcover]

This book contains studies of social behaviour ranging from single-celled organisms to humans, and shows recent progress in these fields.Self-organisation of social behaviour is a widespread phenomenon in animals and humans. It is observed in numerous aspects of social behaviour, such as group formation, task-division, foraging, dominance interactions, infant protection, language and voting. It also influences evolution in unexpected ways. The book contains studies of social behaviour ranging from single-celled organisms to humans, and shows recent progress in these fields. It illustrates the mutual benefit of the combination of empirical work using mathematical and computer models.Self-organisation of social behaviour is a widespread phenomenon in animals and humans. It is observed in numerous aspects of social behaviour, such as group formation, task-division, foraging, dominance interactions, infant protection, language and voting. It also influences evolution in unexpected ways. The book contains studies of social behaviour ranging from single-celled organisms to humans, and shows recent progress in these fields. It illustrates the mutual benefit of the combination of empirical work using mathematical and computer models.Although individuals are governed by simple rules, their interactions with each other and their environment leads to complex patterns. This book observes social systems ranging from simple single-celled organisms to very complex ones, such as humans. It examines groups of all sizes, from small as in certain species of primates, to very large as with some species of fish and social insects. Self-organization is widespread throughout the animal kingdom. This book illustrates the numerous aspects that demonstrate social organization, including group formation, task-division, foraging, dominance interactions, infant protection, language and voting.Preface; Introduction; 1. From unicellular to multicellular organisation: the development of the sociallãY