Animals at Play : Rules of the Game

Bekoff, Marc; DiMotta, Michael J. (ILT)

ISBN 10: 159213551X / ISBN 13: 9781592135516

Verlag: Temple University Press, 2008

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5680550-n

Inhaltsangabe:

Presents the gestures, sounds, facial expressions, and ritual behaviors that different animals use to communicate to each other that they want to play, discussing such creatures as cats, gorillas, dolphins, elephants, and polar bears.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:
Marc Bekoff is an ethologist and well-published author, who travels the world, speaking about animals and working with children.  He taught biology for 32 years at the University of Colorado in Boulder.  Marc co-founded Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals with Jane Goodall.  He also works closely with children as part of the Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots program. Marc has won many awards for his scientific research.  The Bank One Faculty Community Service Award honored Marc for the work he has done with children, senior citizens, and prisoners. Marc has written for such magazines as Ranger Rick.  He's also appeared on Animal Planet and National Geographic Television.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Animals at Play : Rules of the Game
Verlag: Temple University Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: New