The Brains Of Animals And Man
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Shelf wear on binding. Chipping around spine of jacket. Pages Crisp
A fascinating work of popular science for young readers, The Brains of Animals and Man presents a thorough and accessible examination of how brains function across the animal kingdom, from the simplest creatures to the complexity of the human mind. The authors illustrate key concepts in neuroscience and animal behavior, drawing compelling comparisons between species to reveal what makes each brain uniquely suited to its owner's survival. Written with clarity and an engaging, inquisitive tone, the text instructs readers on the biological mechanics of thought, instinct, memory, and learning. By grounding scientific principles in vivid examples from the natural world, the work makes a persuasive case for understanding animal intelligence as a spectrum rather than a hierarchy, inviting readers of all ages to reconsider their assumptions about the minds of other creatures.
Author: Russell Freedman & James E. Morriss
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Holiday House, Inc. / New York
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Shelf wear on binding. Chipping around spine of jacket. Pages Crisp
A fascinating work of popular science for young readers, The Brains of Animals and Man presents a thorough and accessible examination of how brains function across the animal kingdom, from the simplest creatures to the complexity of the human mind. The authors illustrate key concepts in neuroscience and animal behavior, drawing compelling comparisons between species to reveal what makes each brain uniquely suited to its owner's survival. Written with clarity and an engaging, inquisitive tone, the text instructs readers on the biological mechanics of thought, instinct, memory, and learning. By grounding scientific principles in vivid examples from the natural world, the work makes a persuasive case for understanding animal intelligence as a spectrum rather than a hierarchy, inviting readers of all ages to reconsider their assumptions about the minds of other creatures.