The Social Dog: Behavior and Cognition [Lingua inglese] - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0124078184 ISBN 13: 9780124078185

Casa editrice: Academic Press, 2014

Riassunto

Dogs have become the subject of increasing scientific study over the past two decades, chiefly due to their development of specialized social skills, seemingly a result of selection pressures during domestication to help them adapt to the human environment. The Social Dog: Behaviour and Cognition includes chapters from leading researchers in the fields of social cognition and behavior, vocalization, evolution, and more, focusing on topics including dog-dog and dog-human interaction, bonding with humans, social behavior and learning, and more.

Dogs are being studied in comparative cognitive sciences as well as genetics, ethology, and many more areas. As the number of published studies increases, this book aims to give the reader an overview of the state of the art on dog research, with an emphasis on social behavior and socio-cognitive skills. It represents a valuable resource for students, veterinarians, dog specialists, or anyone who wants deeper knowledge of his or her canine companion.

• Reviews the state of the art of research on dog social interactions and cognition
• Includes topics on dog-dog as well as dog-human interactions
• Features contributions from leading experts in the field, which examine current studies while highlighting the potential for future research

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Recensione:

"... an excellent job distilling a vast amount of information into a highly readable synopsis that will appeal to students and general readers alike... Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries." --Choice Reviews Online, January 2015

"...an outstanding review of the scientific literature and current research regarding canine cognition and social behavior...an intelligent read and likely requires a strong scientific background for full comprehension." --Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, December 2014

"...provides a much-needed overview of...the role that research on dogs is playing in increasing our understanding of behavior and cognition more broadly...an excellent resource for researchers...as well as for trainers or veterinarians..." --The Quarterly Review of Biology

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Academic Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0124078184
• ISBN 13: 9780124078185
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 424
• Redattore: Kaminski Juliane