Animal Communication Theory

The explanation of animal communication by means of concepts like information, meaning and reference is one of the central foundational issues in animal behaviour studies. This book explores these issues, revolving around questions such as:What is the nature of information?What theoretical roles does information play in animal communication studies?Is it justified to employ these concepts in order to explain animal communication? The book approaches the topic from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including ethology, animal cognition, theoretical biology and evolutionary biology, as well as philosophy of biology and mind.