Studies In Animal And Human Behaviour: Volume 1
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
At the intersection of instinct and intelligence lies one of the most ambitious scientific undertakings of the twentieth century — Konrad Lorenz's Studies in Animal and Human Behaviour, Volume 1 presents the foundational research of a Nobel Prize-winning ethologist whose observations forever altered humanity's understanding of the animal kingdom. This first volume chronicles Lorenz's meticulous fieldwork and rigorous theoretical arguments, examining the innate behaviour patterns of birds and other animals, drawing bold and provocative parallels to human conduct. Through detailed case studies of imprinting, instinctive motor patterns, and social signalling, Lorenz constructs a compelling scientific framework that bridges zoology and human psychology with remarkable precision. Lorenz writes with the clarity of a master naturalist and the conviction of a visionary thinker, making complex ethological concepts accessible without sacrificing intellectual rigour. Originally published in German, this English translation brings his landmark essays to a broader audience, cementing his place alongside Darwin and Tinbergen as one of the architects of modern behavioural science. A cornerstone of any serious library on natural history or animal psychology, this volume leaves the reader questioning just how much of human nature is truly our own — and how much we share with the creatures we observe.
Author: Konrad Lorenz
Format: Hardback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
At the intersection of instinct and intelligence lies one of the most ambitious scientific undertakings of the twentieth century — Konrad Lorenz's Studies in Animal and Human Behaviour, Volume 1 presents the foundational research of a Nobel Prize-winning ethologist whose observations forever altered humanity's understanding of the animal kingdom. This first volume chronicles Lorenz's meticulous fieldwork and rigorous theoretical arguments, examining the innate behaviour patterns of birds and other animals, drawing bold and provocative parallels to human conduct. Through detailed case studies of imprinting, instinctive motor patterns, and social signalling, Lorenz constructs a compelling scientific framework that bridges zoology and human psychology with remarkable precision. Lorenz writes with the clarity of a master naturalist and the conviction of a visionary thinker, making complex ethological concepts accessible without sacrificing intellectual rigour. Originally published in German, this English translation brings his landmark essays to a broader audience, cementing his place alongside Darwin and Tinbergen as one of the architects of modern behavioural science. A cornerstone of any serious library on natural history or animal psychology, this volume leaves the reader questioning just how much of human nature is truly our own — and how much we share with the creatures we observe.