What is the benefit to individuals or a species as a whole, say, from dog bows or pig rolls? In “The Kingdom of Play” David Tumy analyzes the nature, meaning, and mysteries of play behavior in a wide variety of...
animals, from bumblebees to humans. The author transforms a wealth of serious scientific knowledge about the distinctive features of play, its prevalence in the animal kingdom, evolutionary history, and neurobiology, as well as the impact of play on individual lives and species development trajectories, into an engaging and cohesive narrative. Tumy presents play as far from a unique product of natural selection for humans and simultaneously as a rich supplier of material for it.
1. The author analyzes scientific views on the origin and role of play in the animal world in an accessible manner.
2. This book proves that play is far from being a useless pastime, as it is almost the foundation of evolution.
3. By learning about the various ways animals play, you will experience a sense of community with your furry and feathered neighbors on the planet.
Author: Дэвид Туми
Printhouse: AST
Series: Corpus.
Age restrictions: 12+
Year of publication: 2025
ISBN: 9785171667894
Number of pages: 288
Size: 220x146x27 mm
Cover type: твердая
Weight: 373 g
ID: 1713278
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