The explanation of animal communication by means of concepts like
information, meaning and reference is one of the central
foundational issues in animal behaviour studies. This book explores
these issues, revolving around questions such as: what is the
nature of information? What theoretical roles does information play
in animal communication studies? Is it justified to employ these
concepts in order to explain animal communication? What is the
relation between animal signals and human language? The book
approaches the topic from a variety of disciplinary perspectives,
including ethology, animal cognition, theoretical biology and
evolutionary biology, as well as philosophy of biology and mind. A
comprehensive introduction familiarises non-specialists with the
field and leads on to chapters ranging from philosophical and
theoretical analyses to case studies involving primates, birds and
insects. The resulting survey of new and established concepts and
methodologies will guide future empirical and theoretical research.
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