Edward A. Armstrong
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2015
9781107511576
Bird Display
An Introduction to the Study of Bird Psychology
Specificaties
Paperback, 420 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 2015
ISBN13: 9781107511576
Rubricering
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Originally published in 1942, this book is an introduction to the study of bird psychology. Armstrong covers a wide variety of subjects relating to 'ceremonials' and other rituals conducted by various species of birds, including social hierarchy, courtship, song and arena displays. The text is illustrated with a variety of photographs illustrating some of the practices described. This book will be valuable to anyone with an interest in the conduct and communication of birds.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781107511576
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:420
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Inhoudsopgave
List of illustrations; Preface; 1. The ceremonial of the gannet; 2. The evolution of nest-building; 3. Courtship feeding; 4. Ceremonial gaping; 5. The significance of related ceremonies; 6. Disablement reactions. I. Trance-states; 7. Disablement reactions. II. 'Injury-feigning'; 8. The expression of the emotions; 9. Greeting and other ceremonies; 10. Mutual and reciprocal ceremonies; 11. The evolution of social ceremonies; 12. The function of social ceremonies; 13. The social hierarchy in bird life; 14. The dances of birds and men; 15. Arena displays; 16. Arena displays and sex ratio; 17. Territory, song and song-flight; 18. The significance of display; 19. The relationship between the physiological and psychological aspects of display; List of scientific names; Bibliography; Index: Part I. Birds and other organisms; Part II. Subjects; Part III. Authors.