Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface xv
4. Acknowledgments xix
5. 1. The Theory of Sexual Selection 1
6. 2. Genetic Models of Fisherian Self-Reinforcing Sexual Selection 32
7. 3. Genetic Models of Indicator Mechanisms 53
8. 4. Empirical Methods 80
9. 5. Some Case Studies 100
10. 6. Empirical Studies of Sexually Selected Traits: Patterns 124
11. 7. Sexual Selection in Relation to Mating System and Parental Roles 143
12. 8. Benefits of Mate Choice 184
13. 9. Species Recognition, Sexual Selection, and Speciation 207
14. 10. Constraints 227
15. 11. Sexual Size Dimorphism 247
16. 12. Weapons 295
17. 13. Coloration and Other Visual Signals 315
18. 14. Acoustic Signals 349
19. 15. Chemical Signals 369
20. 16. Alternative Mating Tactics 379
21. 17. Sexual Selection in Plants 396
22. 18. Sexual Selection: Conclusions and Open Questions 433
23. References 445
24. Author Index 561
25. Subject Index 581
26. Taxonomic Index 588