The Routledge International Handbook of Comparative Psychology 1st Edition

Discover a definitive reference for the study of animal minds with The Routledge International Handbook of Comparative Psychology, 1st Edition edited by Todd M. Freeberg. This comprehensive volume gathers international scholarship to map the current landscape of comparative psychology—bridging theory, methods, and real-world applications across species and regions.

Inside, readers will find clear, authoritative chapters on cross-species cognition, social and developmental behavior, neuroethology, evolutionary frameworks, and cutting-edge methodological approaches. Contributions from leading researchers worldwide offer comparative case studies, rigorous experimental designs, and thoughtful discussions of ethics and best practices. The result is both a snapshot of contemporary research and a launchpad for new investigations.

Ideal for researchers, instructors, and graduate students, this handbook translates complex literature into practical insight for designing studies, teaching advanced courses, and interpreting behavioral data across taxa. Its international perspective makes it especially valuable for scholars in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania seeking globally relevant frameworks and comparative datasets.

Edited by a respected voice in the field and published by Routledge, this 1st Edition combines scholarly depth with accessible structure—each chapter is curated to support literature reviews, grant proposals, and classroom syllabi. Whether you’re building a laboratory program or anchoring a course on animal cognition, this volume belongs on your shelf.

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