Fascinating, insightful, lucidly and entertainingly written A. C. GRAYLING, author of The History of Philosophy Extraordinary, eye-opening, startlingly original CASS R. SUNSTEIN, co-author of Nudge Filled with insigh...Loe edasi...
Farmed animals all have stories to tell but few get the chance to do so; this book amplifies their unique voices via the narratives of rescued animals. Each chapter looks at a species’ entwined history with humanity as well as the biological and n...Loe edasi...
This evidence-based guide explores both standardised and individualised approaches to ensuring that animals thrive in captive environments. Featuring case studies, practical methods, and ethical discussions, its an essential resource for animal car...Loe edasi...
This book presents a comprehensive yet concise overview of the cognitive science of human decision-making. Exploring the latest developments in this growing research field, it features a glossary, discussion points, and examples designed for underg...Loe edasi...
Like its prequel, this book examines the nature/nurture debate in language, while also asking how language came to be part of our human nature in the course of evolution. Considering the multidisciplinary context of these debates, this book is ess...Loe edasi...
Evolutionary theory has found its way into a diversity of fields outside biological sciences. This Element examines how crossovers of evolutionary theory from biology into other fields occur, and how such fields can be considered evolutionary fields...Loe edasi...
This comprehensive anatomy book is the first guide specific to the pig since 1982. The full-color illustrations are accompanied by written material specific to each anatomic section, with English labeling terms for the various anatomic structures....Loe edasi...
Developed specifically for students in the behavioral and brain sciences, this textbook provides a practical overview of human neuroimaging. The fully updated second edition covers all major methods including functional and structural magnetic resona...Loe edasi...
Affective neuroscience seeks to unravel the mechanisms of emotions, their influence on human behavior, and their implication in brain diseases. This book offers an authoritative and comprehensive overview of current knowledge in this field written b...Loe edasi...
At 37 trillion individuals per year, wild-caught shrimp and prawns appear to be the single most numerous group of animals directly killed for human food consumption on the planet. Recent scientific developments suggest that at least some species o...Loe edasi...
Social role theory and evolutionary neuroandrogenic (ENA) theory are compared regarding how well they can explain 15 cognitive and behavioral traits that appear in all cultures. This Element documents that, while both theories have explanatory power...Loe edasi...
From blue skies scientists to front line animal rescue, there is a need for this textbook which distils and interprets the core concepts and language of animal welfare science. Foundational knowledge is combined with real-world examples and recent...Loe edasi...
A Compassionate Calling offers an unflinching and deeply personal look into the realities of the veterinary profession.Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, a veterinary specialist with experience in academia, emergency and referral hospitals, and...Loe edasi...
This complete guide for clinicians, researchers and students is dedicated to understanding and treating catatonia. Integrating real-world patient cases, the latest research and practical guidance it equips readers with tools to recognize catatonia,...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-Jul-2025, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: John Wiley & Sons Inc, ISBN-13: 9781394221349)
A guide to the care and treatment of deer for veterinary professionals Deer Veterinary Medicine is an essential reference for veterinary professionals preparing for deer encounters. Rooted in extensive field experience, the contri...Loe edasi...
Many wild animals in human care live longer than their wild counterparts because of modern care and wellbeing programmes, leading to a growing demographic of ageing animals. This handbook is dedicated to their care. As an innovative expert publica...Loe edasi...
This diverse, global, and interdisciplinary volume explores the existing research, practice, and ethical issues pertinent to the field of human-animal interactions (HAIs), interventions, and anthrozoology, focusing on the perceived physical and me...Loe edasi...
Featuring long-awaited selections from Robert M. Pirsigs unpublished writings, from before and after Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, an original collection illuminating the central theme of Pirsigs thought: “Quality”...Loe edasi...
Have you ever wondered how the brain works? How do we make important decisions? What causes brain diseases and can we restore lost functions? In her book How the Brain Works Dr. Ramune Dirvanskiene gives simple and clear answers to man...Loe edasi...
