| The Cambridge Handbook of Animal Cognition Contributor(s): Kaufman, Allison B. (Editor), Call, Josep (Editor), Kaufman, James C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1108426743 ISBN-13: 9781108426749 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $194.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General |
| Dewey: 591.513 |
| LCCN: 2020040229 |
| Physical Information: 1.9" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (3.30 lbs) 830 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This handbook lays out the science behind how animals think, remember, create, calculate, and remember. It provides concise overviews on major areas of study such as animal communication and language, memory and recall, social cognition, social learning and teaching, numerical and quantitative abilities, as well as innovation and problem solving. The chapters also explore more nuanced topics in greater detail, showing how the research was conducted and how it can be used for further study. The authors range from academics working in renowned university departments to those from research institutions and practitioners in zoos. The volume encompasses a wide variety of species, ensuring the breadth of the field is explored. |