Basics of animal communication : interaction, signalling and sensemaking in the animal kingdom / by Dario Martinelli.

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Martinelli, Dario [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2017Copyright date: ß2017Description: 1 online resource (x, 149 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

1527500500
9781527500501

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:

591.5/9 23

LOC classification:

QL776 .M33 2017eb

NLM classification:

2018 A-406
QL 776

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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.

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.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-149).

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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.

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