The Language Of Animals
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The Language Of Animals
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Author : Stephen Hart
language : en
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Release Date : 2014-09-16
The Language Of Animals written by Stephen Hart and has been published by Henry Holt and Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-16 with Nature categories.
Kanzi the chimp, Koko the ape, singing whales, trumpeting elephants, and dolphins trained for naval service--all of them make the news each year. Members of these species learn to communicate both with their voices and with body language, and without the signals they develop, each would be an island, unable to survive on Earth. How much do we know about how animals communicate with each other or with humans? Scientific American Focus: The Language of Animals examines the sometimes subtle differences between the nature of communication and what we call "language" or "intelligence." We explore how scientists study animal communication, and we learn about various species and their ways of "talking" and passing on their own "cultural" patterns. From dancing bees and chirping crickets to schooling fish and flocking birds; from birdsong to whale song to the language of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom--the chimpanzees--these overviews of thoroughly detailed case studies are a window to understanding the constant chatter and movement of the animal kingdom.
The Language Of Animals
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Author : Carol Gurney
language : en
Publisher: Dell
Release Date : 2001
The Language Of Animals written by Carol Gurney and has been published by Dell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Presents a seven-step program to help communicate with animals, develop a deeper connection with pets, and find solutions to behavioral problems.
The Language Animal
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Author : Charles Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2016-03-14
The Language Animal written by Charles Taylor and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-14 with Philosophy categories.
From Sources of the Self to A Secular Age, Charles Taylor has shown how we create ways of being, as individuals and as a society. Here, he demonstrates that language is at the center of this generative process. Language does not merely describe; it constitutes meaning, and the shared practice of speech shapes human experience.
Chasing Doctor Dolittle
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Author : Con Slobodchikoff
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2012-11-27
Chasing Doctor Dolittle written by Con Slobodchikoff and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-27 with Nature categories.
"Slobodchikoff's ground-breaking research" (Jonathan Balcombe) shows us that animals have much to teach us about language Groundbreaking research has been done teaching animals human language, but what about the other way around? Studies have shown that lizards, squid, monkeys, and birds are talking to each other, communicating information about food, predators, squabbles, and petty jealousies. These animal languages are unique and highly adaptive. By exploring them, we come to appreciate the basis of our own languages; understanding or even "speaking" them allows us to get closer to the other species who inhabit this planet with us. The implications of animals having language are enormous. It has been one of the last bastions separating "us" from "them." Slobodchikoff's studies of the communication system of prairie dogs over twenty-five years have attracted a considerable amount of attention from the media, including a one-hour documentary on his work produced by BBC and Animal Planet. In Chasing Doctor Dolittle, he posits that the difference is one of degree, not the vast intellectual chasm that philosophers have talked about for millennia. Filled with meticulous research, vivid examples and daring conclusions, this book will challenge the reader's assumptions and open up new possibilities of understanding our fellow creatures.
Animal Languages
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Author : Eva Meijer
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-11-14
Animal Languages written by Eva Meijer and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-14 with Nature categories.
'A rich compendium of incidents, anecdotes and studies illustrating the linguistic abilities of animals . . . a rewarding book' Sunday Times Dolphins and parrots call each other by their names. Fork tailed drongos mimic the calls of other animals to scare them away and then steal their dinner. In the songs of many species of birds, and in skin patterns of squid, we find grammatical structures . . . If you are lucky, you might meet an animal that wants to talk to you. If you are even luckier, you might meet an animal that takes the time and effort to get to know you. Such relationships can teach us not only about the animal in question, but also about language and about ourselves. From how prairie dogs describe intruders in detail -- including their size, shape, speed and the colour of their hair and T-shirts -- to how bats like to gossip, to the impressive greeting rituals of monogamous seabirds, Animal Languages is a fascinating and philosophical exploration of the ways animals communicate with each other, and with us. Researchers are discovering that animals have rich and complex languages with grammatical and structural rules that allow them to strategise, share advice, give warnings, show love and gossip amongst themselves. Animal Languages will reveal this surprising hidden social life and show you how to talk with the animals.
Communication In Humans And Other Animals
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Author : Gisela Håkansson
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date : 2013-06-27
Communication In Humans And Other Animals written by Gisela Håkansson and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Communication is a basic behaviour, found across animal species. Human language is often thought of as a unique system, which separates humans from other animals. This textbook serves as a guide to different types of communication, and suggests that each is unique in its own way: human verbal and nonverbal communication, communication in nonhuman primates, in dogs and in birds. Research questions and findings from different perspectives are summarized and integrated to show students similarities and differences in the rich diversity of communicative behaviours. A core topic is how young individuals proceed from not being able to communicate to reaching a state of competent communicators, and the role of adults in this developmental process. Evolutionary aspects are also taken into consideration, and ideas about the evolution of human language are examined. The cross-disciplinary nature of the book makes it useful for courses in linguistics, biology, sociology and psychology, but it is also valuable reading for anyone interested in understanding communicative behaviour.
The Language Of Animals
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Author : Millicent E. Selsam
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962
The Language Of Animals written by Millicent E. Selsam and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with Animal communication categories.
The Language Of Dolphins And Other Sea Animals
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Author : Megan Kopp
language : en
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2016-07-15
The Language Of Dolphins And Other Sea Animals written by Megan Kopp and has been published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Some aquatic animals are highly social, like dolphins, while others, like sharks, are mostly loners. Read all about how and why dolphins, whales, sea lions, and sharks communicate in the wild, what these different signals mean, and how humans study the language of ocean animals.
The Language Of Animals
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Author : Daniel Deleanu
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-28
The Language Of Animals written by Daniel Deleanu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-28 with Education categories.
This first grammar of the language of animals is a thorough analysis of the way in which animals verbally communicate and why we must consider their vocalizations a genuine language. Daniel Deleanu holds, among several other degrees, a doctorate in philology with the distinction magna cum laude. He is also a poet, novelist and the author of numerous books which cover such diverse areas as the mysterious Dakini language of Tibet (which he has managed to eventually crack), general and specialized linguistics, philosophy, religious studies, and literary criticism. An accomplished translator, he has made new English versions for many important books, which include the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutra, Shiva Samhita, Dakini Sutra, Dakini Tantra, the Mayan Paris Codex, the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Abgar, Heraclitus' philosophical fragments, Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus, Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto, and the poetry of the likes of Sappho, Vladimir Mayakovsky, Paul Celan and Mao Zedong.
Secret Language Of Animals
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Author : Janine M. Benyus
language : en
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Release Date : 2014-04-15
Secret Language Of Animals written by Janine M. Benyus and has been published by Black Dog & Leventhal this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-15 with Nature categories.
Unlock the secrets behind the behavior of the world's most fascinating creatures-from the Adélie penguin to the plains zebra to the giant panda-in this wonderfully written, beautifully illustrated book. In The Secret Language of Animals, biologist Janine Benyus takes us inside the animal kingdom and shows us the whys and the hows behind the distinctive behavior of creatures great and small in their natural environments. Divided geographically into five sections-Africa, Asia, North America, the oceans, and the poles-the book examines and describes the behavior, body language, and patterns of communication of 20 different animals: the gorilla, lion, African elephant, plains zebra, black rhinoceros, giraffe, ostrich, greater flamingo, Nile crocodile, giant panda, peacock, Komodo monitor, bottlenose dolphin, California sea lion, gray wolf, bald eagle, sandhill crane, beluga whale, polar bear, and Adélie penguin. For each animal, Benyus describes and explains basic behaviors (locomotion, feeding, drinking, bathing, grooming, sleeping), communication behavior (greeting, social play, group defense, conflict, aggression/submission, fighting, courtship, copulation), and parenting behavior (birth, care and feeding, teaching, communal care). The book is illustrated throughout with tender yet precise line drawings that beckon us to the animals and vividly capture everything from changing facial expressions to nurturing postures to playful and aggressive interactions. The text, too, is both intimate and informative, allowing for a deep connection with, and a great admiration for, each one of the animals.