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LoC No.: 01024380
Title: The Industries of Animals
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Industries of Animals" by Frédéric Houssay is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work examines the various industries and activities of animals, exploring the intricate behaviors that resemble human industry, hunting, and survival strategies. Through a comparative lens, it delves into instinct and intelligence as fundamental components driving animal behavior. At the start of the book, Houssay introduces the concept of "animal industries" and contrasts the methods of contemporary and historical naturalists. He discusses the shift from natural history to the natural sciences and highlights the significance of the theory of evolution in understanding animal behaviors. The opening chapters set the stage for an exploration of animal activities such as hunting, fishing, and methods of defense, suggesting a complex interplay between instinct and intelligence. Houssay establishes that a comprehensive study of animals can reveal fascinating parallels to human industries and behaviors, inviting readers to contemplate the rich tapestry of life in the animal kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Houssay, Frédéric, 1860-1920
EBook No.: 29816
Published: Aug 26, 2009
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Animal behavior
Subject: Animals -- Habitations
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01024380
Title: The Industries of Animals
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Industries of Animals" by Frédéric Houssay is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work examines the various industries and activities of animals, exploring the intricate behaviors that resemble human industry, hunting, and survival strategies. Through a comparative lens, it delves into instinct and intelligence as fundamental components driving animal behavior. At the start of the book, Houssay introduces the concept of "animal industries" and contrasts the methods of contemporary and historical naturalists. He discusses the shift from natural history to the natural sciences and highlights the significance of the theory of evolution in understanding animal behaviors. The opening chapters set the stage for an exploration of animal activities such as hunting, fishing, and methods of defense, suggesting a complex interplay between instinct and intelligence. Houssay establishes that a comprehensive study of animals can reveal fascinating parallels to human industries and behaviors, inviting readers to contemplate the rich tapestry of life in the animal kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Houssay, Frédéric, 1860-1920
EBook No.: 29816
Published: Aug 26, 2009
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Animal behavior
Subject: Animals -- Habitations
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.