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Unlocking the Secrets of Animal and Human Behavior
For centuries, humanity has sought to understand the inner lives of other creatures. Since they cannot speak our language, their behavior becomes the only window into their world. Boris Zhukov’s “Introduction to Behavior” is a compelling guide through the intellectual journeys that have shaped our understanding of this complex phenomenon.
Following a historical timeline, this book explores the evolution of scientific thought on behavior. Zhukov, a respected science journalist, examines how different theoretical approaches—from physiology to psychology and evolutionary theory—have interacted, often in tense or paradoxical ways. He reveals that the progress of science is not a simple accumulation of facts, but a “drama of ideas,” where brilliant discoveries can lead to new misconceptions and final conclusions sometimes contradict the starting premises.
This is not just a textbook; it is a narrative of how our worldview has shaped—and been shaped by—our attempts to decode the actions of living beings. Whether you are a student of biology, psychology, or simply a curious mind, this book offers a rich, thought-provoking map of the roads we have traveled in our quest to understand behavior.
Price: 1297.00 RUB