Animal Friendships - Rilegato

Dagg, Anne Innis

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1107005426 ISBN 13: 9781107005426

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Riassunto

Research into social behaviour in animals has often focused on aggression, yet members of social species are far more likely to interact with each other in a positive way. Animal Friendships explores non-sexual bonding behaviours in a range of mammalian and avian species. Through analysis of factors which trigger and deepen friendships, Dagg uncovers a world of intricate and complex social interactions. These factors include sources of food, formation of coalitions, playdates for infants, mutual grooming and the apparent pleasure of simple companionship. Chapters cover different types of friendship: from those between two individuals, such as male-female or parent-offspring friendships, to those within family groups and even inter-species friendships. Not only does the book explore how and why friendships form, it also showcases the ingenious field techniques used by researchers enabling the reader to understand the scientific methodology. An invaluable read for both researchers and students studying animal social bonding.

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Recensione:

"The numerous examples provide interesting food for thought, particularly for readers who are new to research on this topic."
S.C. Baker, Choice magazine

Descrizione del libro:

This fascinating analysis of factors which trigger and deepen friendships in a range of species reveals a world of intricate and complex social interactions. Not only does the book explore these relationships, it showcases many ingenious field techniques. An invaluable read for both researchers and students studying animal social bonding.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1107005426
• ISBN 13: 9781107005426
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 246