Animal Personality
The Science Behind Individual Variation
$63.91
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
9 April 2018
Summary
From ‘scaredy’ cats to ‘moody cows’, we often give animals personality when we talk about them, but does this have any basis in scientific fact? How can we tell if a cat is feeling fear, and how does a grumpy cow behave? What would make an animal an individual? And what makes them unique? Only recently has science confirmed that animals have distinct individual personalities, shown through behavioural research. Animal Personality introduces the fundamentals of personality science and research…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781912178384 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1912178389 |
| Author: | Jill R.D. MacKay |
| Publisher: | 5M Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | 5M Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 9 April 2018 |
| Weight: | 345g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Jill R.D. MacKay
Dr Jill R D MacKay is a researcher and lecturer at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh. She is extremely passionate about science communication and has been heavily involved with the Jeanne Marchig Centre for International Animal Welfare Education’s outreach practices, including the Animal Behaviour and Welfare Massive Open Online Course. She coordinates and teaches on a range of animal welfare courses at the University of Edinburgh, from postgraduate to further education levels.
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