9781026050033 - Instinct and Intelligence de Hingston, R W G (7 resultados)

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Instinct and Intelligence' is a profound exploration of the psychological processes governing animal life, with a primary focus on the fascinating world of insects. Written by naturalist and explorer R.W.G. Hingston, the work investigates the fine line between purely reflexive behaviors and the emergence of reasoned action. Through detailed observations of ants, bees, spiders, and other arthropods, Hingston examines how these creatures solve complex problems, build intricate structures, and adapt to their environments.The book challenges the traditional view of insects as mere biological machines, arguing instead for a continuum of cognitive ability across the animal kingdom. By documenting instances of memory, foresight, and adaptability, the author highlights the remarkable ingenuity found in nature's smallest inhabitants. 'Instinct and Intelligence' serves as a foundational text in the study of animal behavior and comparative psychology, offering a blend of rigorous field science and captivating natural history. It remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the evolutionary origins of the mind and the diverse manifestations of life's adaptive strategies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. "Instinct and Intelligence" is a profound exploration of the psychological processes governing animal life, with a primary focus on the fascinating world of insects. Written by naturalist and explorer R.W.G. Hingston, the work investigates the fine line between purely reflexive behaviors and the emergence of reasoned action. Through detailed observations of ants, bees, spiders, and other arthropods, Hingston examines how these creatures solve complex problems, build intricate structures, and adapt to their environments.The book challenges the traditional view of insects as mere biological machines, arguing instead for a continuum of cognitive ability across the animal kingdom. By documenting instances of memory, foresight, and adaptability, the author highlights the remarkable ingenuity found in nature's smallest inhabitants. "Instinct and Intelligence" serves as a foundational text in the study of animal behavior and comparative psychology, offering a blend of rigorous field science and captivating natural history. It remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the evolutionary origins of the mind and the diverse manifestations of life's adaptive strategies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. "Instinct and Intelligence" is a profound exploration of the psychological processes governing animal life, with a primary focus on the fascinating world of insects. Written by naturalist and explorer R.W.G. Hingston, the work investigates the fine line between purely reflexive behaviors and the emergence of reasoned action. Through detailed observations of ants, bees, spiders, and other arthropods, Hingston examines how these creatures solve complex problems, build intricate structures, and adapt to their environments.The book challenges the traditional view of insects as mere biological machines, arguing instead for a continuum of cognitive ability across the animal kingdom. By documenting instances of memory, foresight, and adaptability, the author highlights the remarkable ingenuity found in nature's smallest inhabitants. "Instinct and Intelligence" serves as a foundational text in the study of animal behavior and comparative psychology, offering a blend of rigorous field science and captivating natural history. It remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the evolutionary origins of the mind and the diverse manifestations of life's adaptive strategies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.