Published in 1974, L’organizzazione sociale degli animali by Hilary O. Box provides a structured examination of the behavioral and social systems found in animal species. Drawing from ethology and ecology, the book explores dominance hierarchies, cooperation, mating systems, and territoriality. It integrates observational data and theoretical models to explain how social structures evolve and function in different environments. Designed for students and scholars of ethology, zoology, and animal behavior, the text serves as a foundational resource for understanding non-human social organization through scientific analysis.