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Deep Thinkers - by Janet Mann (Hardcover)

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  • Humans aside, dolphins, whales, and porpoises are often considered to be the smartest creatures on Earth.
  • About the Author: Janet Mann is professor of biology and psychology at Georgetown University.
  • 192 Pages
  • Nature, Animals

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About the Book



We know whales, dolphins, and porpoises are the smartest creatures in the ocean, we read of their tool use, their self-recognition, their complex songs, and their intricate societies--but how do we know what we know? Deep Thinkers brings together the top researchers in the field to examine cetacean brains; compare the intelligence markers of cetaceans with those of birds, bats, and primates; and ask how we define intelligence in non-humans. A comprehensive exploration, setting the benchmark for future titles.



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Humans aside, dolphins, whales, and porpoises are often considered to be the smartest creatures on Earth. Science and nature buffs are drawn to stories of their use of tools, their self-recognition, their beautiful and complex songs, and their intricate societies. But how do we know what we know, and what does it mean? In Deep Thinkers, renowned cetacean biologist Janet Mann gathers a gam of the world's leading whale and dolphin researchers--including Luke Rendell, Hal Whitehead, and many more--to illuminate these vital questions, exploring the astounding capacities of cetacean brains.

Diving into our current understanding of and dynamic research on dolphin and whale cognition, communication, and culture, Deep Thinkers reveals how incredibly sophisticated these mammals are--and how much we can learn about other animal minds by studying cetacean behavior. Through a combination of fascinating text and more than 150 beautiful and informative illustrations, chapters compare the intelligence markers of cetaceans with those of birds, bats, and primates, asking how we might properly define intelligence in nonhumans. As all-encompassing and profound as the seas in which these deep cetacean cultures have evolved, Deep Thinkers is an awesome and inspiring journey into the fathoms--a reminder of what we gain through their close study, and of what we lose when the great minds of the sea disappear.



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"Everything you always wanted to know about cetaceans and their intelligence captured here in a single beautiful volume by some of the world's greatest experts. The natural behavior of these animals is extremely hard to study. What we have learned is not only astonishing but also humbling."--Frans de Waal, author of "Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?"

"Deep Thinkers: Inside the Minds of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises, edited by Mann, is a gorgeous picture book at the very highest level, in which leading research scientists tell us about the current state of knowledge in their subfields."-- "New York Review of Books"

"If, like me, you are an avid watcher of TV programmes about whales, dolphins and porpoises, and wonder what is going on in the heads of these fellow mammals during their complex behaviour, Deep Thinkers has to be on your reading list. With excellent illustrations and chapters by acknowledged experts, this book gives an overview of the history and current state of research on the minds of cetaceans.... Buy the book-it is a wonderful read."-- "Biologist"

"The experts in this volume explore the whys and wherefores of cetacean thinking. There are chapters on cognition, tool use and communication, analyses of cetacean social lives, and anatomical studies. In keeping technical language to a minimum and matching the clearly written text to beautiful illustrations and clear and concise diagrams, Mann and her collaborators have produced an evocative summary of what it is to be whale."-- "New Scientist"

"This is a pleasant, nonscientific book written by excellent marine mammal, psychology, and brain scientists. It is beautifully illustrated, with educational color drawings and some of the finest color composites of whales (by Bryan Austin) ever presented, for a total of 150 color plates. ... a lovely work--with fine science interpreted in fine manner, and with some of the most beautiful illustrations and, especially, photographs of cetaceans."-- "Marine Mammal Science"

"A winner. A cross between a cetacean encyclopedia and a coffee-table book, Deep Thinkers breaks new ground: 'Until now no book has covered the state-of-the-art scientific discoveries across cetacean species, ' Mann notes. Mann invited cetacean scientists to contribute to the volume and, as a result, it's teeming with cool stuff. To focus on its stunning photographs for a moment, Heidi Harley's informative chapter 'Cognition' includes a wild bottlenose dolphin during apparent play as she balances a yellow clam shell on her rostrum; a group of wild common dolphins collaboratively herding sardines into a ball for easier predation; and an Atlantic spotted dolphin 'carrying seaweed, possibly to impress females.' Wow! . . . Gorgeous."--Barbara J. King "NPR's 13.7: Cosmos & Culture"



About the Author



Janet Mann is professor of biology and psychology at Georgetown University. She is coeditor of Cetacean Societies: Field Studies of Dolphins and Whales, also published by the University of Chicago Press.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.2 Inches (H) x 8.3 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Nature
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Theme: Marine Life
Format: Hardcover
Author: Janet Mann
Language: English
Street Date: October 11, 2017
TCIN: 1008942148
UPC: 9780226387475
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-6289
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the author of Deep Thinkers?

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Q: What themes are explored in this book?

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Q: How does the book contribute to understanding animal minds?

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  • A: It provides insights into cetacean behavior, offering comparisons with birds, bats, and primates, thereby enhancing our understanding of intelligence.

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