| Description |
1 online resource (x, 149 pages) : illustrations |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-149). |
| Summary |
This volume represents a short, yet systematic introduction to the topic of "animal communication", in a way that blends natural sciences and humanities into a multidisciplinary approach. It is structured in a way that allows students and teachers in this field to employ it as a useful pedagogical tool, and it is written with a style that is clear and engaging. A glossary of difficult terms and a rich bibliography are also available, altogether making Basics of Animal Communication very informative reading. |
| Contents |
Introduction to animal communication studies : definition and problems -- Preconditions for communication -- The very substance communication is made of : signals -- Channels and functions of communication -- The complexity of communication : multimodality and the language of the bees -- The secret weapon of communication : lies, tricks and deception -- Playful and aesthetic communication -- Interspecific communication (part I) -- Interspecific communication (part II) -- 30 key-figures who shaped animal communication studies. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Animal communication.
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Animal communication. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781527500501 |
| ISBN |
1527500500 (electronic book) |
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9781527500501 (electronic book) |
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1443881708 |
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9781443881708 |
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