The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal

Description: The Well-Connected Animal by Lee Alan Dugatkin An engaging exploration of the wondrous social webs that permeate life in animal societies around the world. Its all about who you know. Whether vampire bats sharing blood meals for survival, field crickets remembering champion fighters, macaque monkeys forming grooming pacts after a deadly hurricane, or great tit birds learning the best way to steal milk—it pays to be well connected. In this tour of the animal kingdom, evolutionary biologist Lee Alan Dugatkin reveals a new field of study, uncovering social networks that existed long before the dawn of human social media. He accessibly describes the latest findings from animal behavior, evolution, computer science, psychology, anthropology, genetics, and neurobiology, and incorporates interviews and insights from researchers he finds swimming with manta rays, avoiding pigeon poop, and stopping monkeys from stealing iPads. With Dugatkin as our guide, we investigate social networks in giraffes, elephants, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, whales, bats, and more. From animal networks in Australia and Asia to Africa, Europe, and the Americas, The Well-Connected Animal is an eye-opening exposé of wild friends, enemies, and everything in between. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Lee Alan Dugatkin is an evolutionary biologist and historian of science in the Department of Biology at the University of Louisville. Among his many books, he is coauthor of How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog) and the author of Power in the Wild, both also published by the University of Chicago Press. Table of Contents Preface 1. The Networked Animal 2. The Ties That Bind 3. The Food Network 4. The Reproduction Network 5. The Power Network 6. The Safety Network 7. The Travel Network 8. The Communication Network 9. The Culture Network 10. The Health Network Afterword Acknowledgments Notes Index Review "Combines accessible prose with solid science. . . . Networking, it turns out, isnt merely a cliché for twenty-first-century social-media climbers. Many animal species—perhaps most—do it just fine without Facebook, X or cellphones. Its noteworthy that even as loneliness in our own species has been increasingly recognized as a modern problem, network analysis among animals has revealed that deeper, stronger bonds generally result in longer lifespans. These networks cover a range of activities, including dominance interactions, vocal communication, migration, food-finding, alarm-calling, gesturing, mate selection and cultural transmission—pretty much anything that animals do, most of which have deep resonance for the lives of human beings as well. . . . Reader, I connected with this book and I think theres a good chance you will, too." -- David Barash * Wall Street Journal *"Our understanding of animal societies expands at an ever-accelerating rate. In The Well-Connected Animal, evolutionary biologist Dugatkin demonstrates that whatever creature you are—from a giraffe to a Tasmanian devil—life is all about who you know." -- Simon Ings * New Scientist, "20 Non-Fiction and Popular Science Books to Look Forward to in 2024" *"In the past twenty years social network analysis has revolutionized our understanding of animal societies. By studying the flow of information within animal groups, animal behaviorists have shown that sophisticated social networks permeate the natural world. Historian of science Dugatkin reveals the network dynamics behind giraffes nurseries and vampire bats reciprocal blood sharing, as well as the dedication necessary to collect these data. Although it may require researchers to paint numbers on honeybees, social networking theory confirms that complex social dynamics are not just for humans." * Scientific American *"Picture this: a world where relationships mean the difference between life and death, where the company you keep determines whether youll survive the night or find food for the day. This isnt the latest human drama—its the hidden reality of the animal kingdom. From bats sharing blood to keep one another alive, to birds teaming up to steal a quick meal, animals have been forging social networks long before the first human logged onto social media." * The Not Old - Better Show with Paul Vogelzang *"This fascinating, easy-to-read work describes the how, what, and why of animal behavior, much of which is remarkably similar to humans. A must-purchase, this book presents what is easily the most intriguing, thorough explanation of animal behavior ever produced." * Library Journal (starred review) *"An engaging exploration of the interconnectedness of the animal world. Our belief in human exceptionalism has long included the dogma that we are the only animals that create complex social networks—but we are wrong. In this compelling book, evolutionary biologist Dugatkin notes that while the study of complex non-human social networks is a fairly young discipline, new research is occurring at a rapid pace. . . . This book makes a fitting companion to Ed Yongs An Immense World. An entertaining tour of what we learn as we eavesdrop on the non-human conversations all around us." * Kirkus Reviews *"This terrific survey of how animals of different species relate to each other on individual and group levels reads like a scientific mystery as Dugatkin vividly and compellingly describes exciting breakthroughs." * Booklist *"The Well-Connected Animal by Dugatkin studies how animals share information and resources through socializing, including how great tit birds learn to break into milk bottles and how vampire bats split meals." * Publishers Weekly, Spring 2024 Adult Preview: Science *"With an extensive reference list and colour images and diagrams, The Well-Connected Animal should be a go-to text for undergraduates and budding behaviourists who want to make a difference in changing attitudes toward the non-human animal." * The Biologist *"One of the most talented biologists of our time lends fascinating insight into the most important part of our existence. By exploring the origins of our social connections, Dugatkin uncovers a world of cooperation, communication, and bonding in the animal kingdom that ultimately leads to ours. A beautifully written adventure into the secrets of the natural world." -- Brian Hare, coauthor of "The Genius of Dogs""For many years, Dugatkin has been one of my go-to-guys for learning about cutting edge research in animal behavior. The Well-Connected Animal is yet another one of his extremely thoughtful books, this time outlining what we know about social networks in diverse species, how the research is conducted, and where future studies should best focus. Im sure many will be pleasantly surprised by the flexible, intricate, and varied social networks that many nonhumans form and use in their daily lives." -- Marc Bekoff, author of "Dogs Demystified" and "The Emotional Lives of Animals""Long before the invention of Facebook and Twitter, animals discovered the value and peril of social networking. With engaging prose and sweeping scope, The Well-Connected Animal explores the intricate interactions that characterize animal societies and the equally compelling story of the scientists who study them." -- Jonathan B. Losos, author of "The Cats Meow" and "Improbable Destinies""Scrupulously scientific but highly accessible. . . . A stunningly provocative reflection." -- David P. Barash * Wall Street Journal, on "Power in the Wild" *"Sparkling. . . . A parable of the lessons that can emerge from unfettered science, if we have the courage to let it unfold." -- Marlene Zuk * New York Times Book Review, on "How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog)" * Details ISBN0226818780 Author Lee Alan Dugatkin Pages 264 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780226818788 Format Hardcover Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies Country of Publication United States Illustrations 10 color plates, 6 halftones, 1 table Audience General DEWEY 591.5 ISBN-10 0226818780 Publication Date 2024-05-15 US Release Date 2024-05-15 UK Release Date 2024-05-15 AU Release Date 2024-07-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160932473;

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