{"product_id":"bird-display-an-introduction-to-the-study-of-bird-psychology-paperback-9781107511576","title":"Bird Display; An Introduction to the Study of Bird Psychology (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107511576","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBird Display\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction to the Study of Bird Psychology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1942, this book is an introduction to the study of bird psychology.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEdward A. Armstrong (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107511576, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 21 May 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e420 pages\u003cbr\u003e22 x 14 x 2.5 cm, 0.6 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1942, this book is an introduction to the study of bird psychology. Armstrong covers a wide variety of subjects relating to 'ceremonials' and other rituals conducted by various species of birds, including social hierarchy, courtship, song and arena displays. The text is illustrated with a variety of photographs illustrating some of the practices described. This book will be valuable to anyone with an interest in the conduct and communication of birds.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of illustrations\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e 1. The ceremonial of the gannet\u003cbr\u003e 2. The evolution of nest-building\u003cbr\u003e 3. Courtship feeding\u003cbr\u003e 4. Ceremonial gaping\u003cbr\u003e 5. The significance of related ceremonies\u003cbr\u003e 6. Disablement reactions. I. Trance-states\u003cbr\u003e 7. Disablement reactions. II. 'Injury-feigning'\u003cbr\u003e 8. The expression of the emotions\u003cbr\u003e 9. Greeting and other ceremonies\u003cbr\u003e 10. Mutual and reciprocal ceremonies\u003cbr\u003e 11. The evolution of social ceremonies\u003cbr\u003e 12. The function of social ceremonies\u003cbr\u003e 13. The social hierarchy in bird life\u003cbr\u003e 14. The dances of birds and men\u003cbr\u003e 15. Arena displays\u003cbr\u003e 16. Arena displays and sex ratio\u003cbr\u003e 17. Territory, song and song-flight\u003cbr\u003e 18. The significance of display\u003cbr\u003e 19. The relationship between the physiological and psychological aspects of display\u003cbr\u003e List of scientific names\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index: Part I. Birds and other organisms\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Subjects\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Authors.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265759662360,"sku":"9781107511576","price":35.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107511576i.jpg?v=1696755068","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/bird-display-an-introduction-to-the-study-of-bird-psychology-paperback-9781107511576","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}