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Social insects and arachnids exhibit forms of complex behavior that involve cooperation in building a nest, defending against attackers or rearing offspring. This book is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to sociality and its evolution in a wide range of taxa. In it, leading researchers review the extent of sociality in different groups, analyze the genetic, ecological and demographic causes of sociality from a comparative perspective, and suggest ways the field can be better understood.