Konrad Lorenz was a pioneering zoologist and a founder of modern ethology. He meticulously studied the instinctive behaviors of animals, particularly focusing on greylag geese and jackdaws. Lorenz became widely recognized for his groundbreaking descriptions of imprinting, the crucial process by which young birds instinctively bond with the first moving object they encounter. His collaborative work with Nikolaas Tinbergen was instrumental in establishing ethology as a distinct sub-discipline within biology.
The book explores the intricate behaviors of both animals and humans, delving into the underlying principles that govern their actions. It examines various aspects of behavior through a scientific lens, aiming to provide insights into the similarities and differences between species. The volume serves as a foundational text for understanding behavioral studies, blending observational research with theoretical frameworks to enhance comprehension of complex interactions in the natural world.
The second volume of "Lorenz: Studies in Animal and Human Behaviour" delves into the intricate connections between animal instincts and human behavior. It explores various themes related to ethology, including the influence of innate behaviors on social interactions and the evolutionary significance of these patterns. The work reflects on the pioneering research of Konrad Lorenz, providing insights into the natural world and its implications for understanding human psychology and societal dynamics.
Focusing on the Anatinae family, which includes swans, geese, and ducks, this work by Konrad Lorenz delves into their behavior through comparative studies. It offers insights into the social interactions, communication, and ecological adaptations of these birds, highlighting their unique characteristics within the broader Anatidae family. Lorenz's research contributes to understanding avian behavior and the evolutionary significance of the Anatinae subfamily.
A delightful treasury of observations and insights into the lives of all sorts of creatures, from jackdaws and water-shrews to dogs, cats and even wolves. It is a wonderfully written introduction to the world of our furred and feathered friends!
edited from the author's posthumous works by Agnes von Cranach"translated by Robert D. Martin""Here Am I--Where Are You?: The Behavior of the Greylag Goose" was thought to be Konrad Lorenz's last book. However, in 1991 the "Russian Manuscript" was discovered in an attic and its subsequent publication in German has become a scientific sensation. Written under the most extreme conditions in Soviet prison camps, the "Russian Manuscript" was the first outline of a large-scale work on behavioral science. This translation, meticulously edited by his daughter, Agnes von Cranach, contains a synopsis of all the ideas that made Lorenz famous as the founder of ethology, the study of comparative animal behavior.The "Russian Manuscript" was originally planned in 1944 as the first segment of an extended work when the author was Professor of Psychology in Konigsberg. After the war ended, Lorenz, then a prisoner, wrote this first part in Russian camps near Kirov and Yerevan. Later he was allowed to take the manuscript--written on paper sacks and other fragments--back to Austria, where he used it as the basis for such major publications as "Behind the Mirror: A Search for a Natural History of Human Knowledge." In 1963-64, the manuscript disappeared, much to Lorenz's distress, and was not recovered until nearly two years after his death.
Hugely controversial on publication, this is an insightful and
characteristically entertaining survey of animal behaviour and the evolution
of aggression throughout the animal world.
In this wonderful book, the famous scientist and best-selling author, Konrad Lorenz, 'the man who talked with animals', enlightens and entertains us with his illustrated account of the unique relationship between humans and their pets. Displaying Lorenz's customary humanity and expert knowledge of animals, Man Meets Dog is also a deeply personal and entertaining account of his relationships with his own four-legged friends. With charming sketches on almost every page, Man Meets Dog offers a delightful insight into animal and human thinking and feeling. An essential companion for all lovers of dogs (and cats!).
