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Animal Psychology: Its Nature and its Problems
by Dr J. A. Bierens de Haan
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Hutchinson, London, 1946. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. No. 15 in the Hutchinson's University Library series; Written by J. A. Bierens de Haan, this book contains a concise yet comprehensive investigation into the topic of animal psychology. This fascinating treatise is based on the idea that all animal behaviour is a result of instinct alone, and that singular experiences accrued during the lifetime of an animal might influence these instincts. Contents include: “The Problem of Animal Psychologyâ€, “The Problem of Animal Instinctâ€, “Learning the Problem of Animal Intelligenceâ€, “The Problem of Animal Understandingâ€, “The Problem of Animal Ideationâ€, “The Problem of the Animal's Worldâ€, etcetera.. Johannes Abraham Bierens de Haan (1883 - 1958), was a Dutch biologist and ethologist, born in Haarlem in North Holland. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 160 pages. slight browning to spine. Slight foxing to page edges & to end-papers. Black titles spine. grey cloth. Includes bibliography & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Natural History & Resources; Animals & Birds; Animal Instinct; Animal Intelligence; Psychology & Psychiatry. Inventory No: 4975. .
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4975
- Title
- Animal Psychology: Its Nature and its Problems
- Author
- Dr J. A. Bierens de Haan
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hutchinson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1946
- Keywords
- BZDB227 Natural History & Resources/Animals/Animal Psychology/Psychology/Animal Instinct/Animal Intelligence Natural History & Resources; Animals & Birds; Animal Instinct; Animal Intelligence; Psychology & Psychiatry. Unbranded Dr J. A.
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