Secret Lives of Ants

Choe, Jae
Innbundet / 2012 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9781421404288
Publisert
2012-05-27
Utgiver
Vendor
Johns Hopkins University Press
Vekt
454 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Dybde
17 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
184

Forfatter
Choe, Jae
Foreword by
Goodall, Jane
Photographs by
Perlman Dan

Om bidragsyterne

Jae Choe is a university chair professor at Ewha Womans University, where he is also director of the Natural History Museum and the Research Institute of EcoScience. An award-winning author, his books include The Evolution of Social Behavior in Insects and Arachnids and The Evolution of Mating Systems in Insects and Arachnids.

Secret Lives of Ants

Choe, Jae
Innbundet / 2012 / Engelsk
Choe, Jae
Innbundet / 2012 / Engelsk
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A good general introduction to the biology of ants. Birdbooker Report Choe's goal is to expose the fascinating miniature world of ants to curious minds... Highly recommended. Choice Enter the miniature world of ants and learn about their societies, from massacres and power plays to self-sacrifice and factory-like enterprises. Science News An enjoyable popular read from an author who combines expert scientific knowledge of ants with a real passion for these miniscule marvels. The text is amply illustrated with complementary and captivating illustrations and original photographs. It will be a welcome addition to the bookcase of naturalists of any age. -- J. Zd'arek European Journal of Entomology

In the great naturalist tradition of E.O. Wilson, Jae Choe takes readers into a miniature world dominated by six-legged organisms. This is the world of the ant, an insect that humans, as well as most other life forms, depend upon for their very survival. Easily one of the most important animals on earth, ants seem to mirror the actions, emotions, and industries of the human population, often more effectively than humans do themselves. They developed ranching and farming long before humans, and their division of labor resembles the assembly lines of automobile factories and multinational enterprises. Self-sacrifice and a finely tuned chemical language are the foundations of their monarchical society, which is capable of waging large-scale warfare and taking slaves. Tales of their massacres and atrocities, as well as struggles for power, are all too reminiscent of our own. The reality of ant society is more fascinating than even the most creative minds could imagine. Choe combines expert scientific knowledge with a real passion for these miniscule marvels. His vivid descriptions are paired with captivating illustrations and photographs to introduce readers to the economics, culture, and intrigue of the ant world. All of nature is revealed through the secret lives of the amazing ants. In the words of the author, "Once you get to know them, you'll love them".
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In the words of the author, "Once you get to know them, you'll love them."
Foreword, by Jane GoodallPrefaceIntroduction: My First Journey to the AntsPart I: The Economics of Ant Society1. Ants Mean Business: How the Futuristic Economics of Ants Maximizes Their Returns2. Economies of Scale and Rational BusinessManagement: From Joint Ventures to Multinational Enterprises3. A 50-Million-Year Tradition of Farming: The Massive Underground Mushroom Farms of the Leaf-cutter Ants4. Ant Ranchers: Masters of Dairy Farming Second Only to Mankind5. The World's First Bodyguards: Standing Watch for Room and Board6. The Charge of the Ant Brigade: The Terrifying March of the Army AntsPart II: The Culture of Ant Society7. Talking with the Ants: The Clever Designs of Ant Communication8. The Ants Come Home: Sense of Direction and Biological Clocks9. Ants at Work: Maids, Nannies, Laborers, Soldiers10. Con Artists of the Ant World: Parasites That Have Cracked the Ants' Secret Code11. Villains and Monsters of the Ant World: Predators and ParasitesPart III: The Politics of Ant Society12. No Children of Their Own: Females in the Service of an Amazon Queen13. Conflict in the Queendom: Divine Right of the Queen? Or the Will of the Masses?14. Political Conflict and International Alliances: Yesterday's Comrade, Today's Enemy15. The Foundation Myth of the Aztec Ant Queendom: The Queens' Battle for the Throne16. War and Slavery: From Full-Scale Slaughter to Bloodless WarfareEpilogue: To Know Them Is to Love Them
Les mer
A good general introduction to the biology of ants. Birdbooker Report Choe's goal is to expose the fascinating miniature world of ants to curious minds... Highly recommended. Choice Enter the miniature world of ants and learn about their societies, from massacres and power plays to self-sacrifice and factory-like enterprises. Science News An enjoyable popular read from an author who combines expert scientific knowledge of ants with a real passion for these miniscule marvels. The text is amply illustrated with complementary and captivating illustrations and original photographs. It will be a welcome addition to the bookcase of naturalists of any age. -- J. Zd'arek European Journal of Entomology
Les mer
It is his passion for the natural world that Jae brings to the study of ant biology. I congratulate my friend on writing a truly fascinating book.—Jane Goodall, from the foreword
It is his passion for the natural world that Jae brings to the study of ant biology. I congratulate my friend on writing a truly fascinating book. -- Jane Goodall, from the foreword Secret Lives of Ants is one of the best (and most readable) books ever written on these important insects. The author, who is intimately familiar with the scientific facts, provides a charming and personalized story that will appeal to a broad readership in every country. -- E. O. Wilson
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A good general introduction to the biology of ants. Birdbooker Report Choe's goal is to expose the fascinating miniature world of ants to curious minds... Highly recommended. Choice Enter the miniature world of ants and learn about their societies, from massacres and power plays to self-sacrifice and factory-like enterprises. Science News An enjoyable popular read from an author who combines expert scientific knowledge of ants with a real passion for these miniscule marvels. The text is amply illustrated with complementary and captivating illustrations and original photographs. It will be a welcome addition to the bookcase of naturalists of any age. -- J. Zd'arek European Journal of Entomology

In the great naturalist tradition of E.O. Wilson, Jae Choe takes readers into a miniature world dominated by six-legged organisms. This is the world of the ant, an insect that humans, as well as most other life forms, depend upon for their very survival. Easily one of the most important animals on earth, ants seem to mirror the actions, emotions, and industries of the human population, often more effectively than humans do themselves. They developed ranching and farming long before humans, and their division of labor resembles the assembly lines of automobile factories and multinational enterprises. Self-sacrifice and a finely tuned chemical language are the foundations of their monarchical society, which is capable of waging large-scale warfare and taking slaves. Tales of their massacres and atrocities, as well as struggles for power, are all too reminiscent of our own. The reality of ant society is more fascinating than even the most creative minds could imagine. Choe combines expert scientific knowledge with a real passion for these miniscule marvels. His vivid descriptions are paired with captivating illustrations and photographs to introduce readers to the economics, culture, and intrigue of the ant world. All of nature is revealed through the secret lives of the amazing ants. In the words of the author, "Once you get to know them, you'll love them".
Les mer
In the words of the author, "Once you get to know them, you'll love them."
Foreword, by Jane GoodallPrefaceIntroduction: My First Journey to the AntsPart I: The Economics of Ant Society1. Ants Mean Business: How the Futuristic Economics of Ants Maximizes Their Returns2. Economies of Scale and Rational BusinessManagement: From Joint Ventures to Multinational Enterprises3. A 50-Million-Year Tradition of Farming: The Massive Underground Mushroom Farms of the Leaf-cutter Ants4. Ant Ranchers: Masters of Dairy Farming Second Only to Mankind5. The World's First Bodyguards: Standing Watch for Room and Board6. The Charge of the Ant Brigade: The Terrifying March of the Army AntsPart II: The Culture of Ant Society7. Talking with the Ants: The Clever Designs of Ant Communication8. The Ants Come Home: Sense of Direction and Biological Clocks9. Ants at Work: Maids, Nannies, Laborers, Soldiers10. Con Artists of the Ant World: Parasites That Have Cracked the Ants' Secret Code11. Villains and Monsters of the Ant World: Predators and ParasitesPart III: The Politics of Ant Society12. No Children of Their Own: Females in the Service of an Amazon Queen13. Conflict in the Queendom: Divine Right of the Queen? Or the Will of the Masses?14. Political Conflict and International Alliances: Yesterday's Comrade, Today's Enemy15. The Foundation Myth of the Aztec Ant Queendom: The Queens' Battle for the Throne16. War and Slavery: From Full-Scale Slaughter to Bloodless WarfareEpilogue: To Know Them Is to Love Them
Les mer
A good general introduction to the biology of ants. Birdbooker Report Choe's goal is to expose the fascinating miniature world of ants to curious minds... Highly recommended. Choice Enter the miniature world of ants and learn about their societies, from massacres and power plays to self-sacrifice and factory-like enterprises. Science News An enjoyable popular read from an author who combines expert scientific knowledge of ants with a real passion for these miniscule marvels. The text is amply illustrated with complementary and captivating illustrations and original photographs. It will be a welcome addition to the bookcase of naturalists of any age. -- J. Zd'arek European Journal of Entomology
Les mer
It is his passion for the natural world that Jae brings to the study of ant biology. I congratulate my friend on writing a truly fascinating book.—Jane Goodall, from the foreword
It is his passion for the natural world that Jae brings to the study of ant biology. I congratulate my friend on writing a truly fascinating book. -- Jane Goodall, from the foreword Secret Lives of Ants is one of the best (and most readable) books ever written on these important insects. The author, who is intimately familiar with the scientific facts, provides a charming and personalized story that will appeal to a broad readership in every country. -- E. O. Wilson
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781421404288
Publisert
2012-05-27
Utgiver
Vendor
Johns Hopkins University Press
Vekt
454 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Dybde
17 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
184

Forfatter
Choe, Jae
Foreword by
Goodall, Jane
Photographs by
Perlman Dan

Om bidragsyterne

Jae Choe is a university chair professor at Ewha Womans University, where he is also director of the Natural History Museum and the Research Institute of EcoScience. An award-winning author, his books include The Evolution of Social Behavior in Insects and Arachnids and The Evolution of Mating Systems in Insects and Arachnids.

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