A rich and surprising exploration of the intelligence of bees Most
of us are aware of the hive mind-the power of bees as an amazing
collective. But do we know how uniquely intelligent bees are as
individuals? In The Mind of a Bee, Lars Chittka draws from decades
of research, including his own pioneering work, to argue that bees
have remarkable cognitive abilities. He shows that they are
profoundly smart, have distinct personalities, can recognize
flowers and human faces, exhibit basic emotions, count, use simple
tools, solve problems, and learn by observing others. They may even
possess consciousness. Taking readers deep into the sensory world
of bees, Chittka illustrates how bee brains are unparalleled in the
animal kingdom in terms of how much sophisticated material is
packed into their tiny nervous systems. He looks at their innate
behaviors and the ways their evolution as foragers may have
contributed to their keen spatial memory. Chittka also examines the
psychological differences between bees and the ethical dilemmas
that arise in conservation and laboratory settings because bees
feel and think. Throughout, he touches on the fascinating history
behind the study of bee behavior. Exploring an insect whose sensory
experiences rival those of humans, The Mind of a Bee reveals the
singular abilities of some of the world's most incredible
creatures.
General
| Imprint: |
Princeton University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
July 2022 |
| First published: |
2022 |
| Authors: |
Lars Chittka
|
| Dimensions: |
243 x 164 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Trade binding
|
| Pages: |
272 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-691-18047-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Psychology >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-691-18047-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780691180472 |
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