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Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100399563121
ISBN-139780399563126
eBay Product ID (ePID)234805618
Product Key Features
Book TitleGenius of Birds
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicAnimal & Comparative Psychology, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior), Environmentalists & Naturalists, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Life Sciences / Biology, Birdwatching Guides
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Science, Biography & Autobiography, Psychology
AuthorJennifer Ackerman
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight10 oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Reviews"[A] gloriously provocative and highly entertaining book. Jennifer Ackerman provides a masterly survey of research in the last two decades that has produced a revolution in our understanding of bird cognition. The Genius of Birds [is] important not only for what it says about birds, but also about the human ingenuity entailed in unraveling the mysteries of the avian brain. It is at once a book of knowledge but also a work of wonder and an affirmation of the astonishing complexity of our world." -- Wall Street Journal "Lovely, celebratory. For all the belittling of 'bird brains,' [Ackerman] shows them to be uniquely impressive machines..."-- New York Times Book Review "Richly researched... The Genius of Birds provides engrossing evidence that will have readers looking at birds in a completely new way."-- The Daily Progress "A lyrical testimony to the wonders of avian intelligence."-- Scientific American "Ackerman is a pro at parsing scientific concepts in an accessible style, and her lyrical writing underscores her appreciation for the beauty and adaptability of birds."-- BookPage "Ackerman writes with a light but assured touch, her prose rich in fact but economical in delivering it. Fans of birds in all their diversity will want to read this one."-- Kirkus Reviews "Ackerman offers plenty of interesting tidbits and backs them up with the relevant history or science, using footnotes to avoid cluttering the text with anything that might slow a reader down. This is one of those terrific books that makes a scientific topic fun without dumbing it down."-- Washington Independent Review of Books "I love birds; always have. The only thing better than love is love plus deep appreciation. The Genius of Birds is a journey of deep appreciation for the beautiful geniuses all around us, in our gardens, sharing our air, and sharing more of our minds than we might have expected." --Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel "Delightful, revolutionary, and illuminated by the clean, curious gaze of an intelligent seeker, The Genius of Birds is fueled by awe and always, its close cousin, deep respect for the condition of life. It's a book that demands a moral consideration of the world." --Rick Bass, author of The Ninemile Wolves and For A Little While: New and Selected Stories, "[A] gloriously provocative and highly entertaining book. Jennifer Ackerman provides a masterly survey of research in the last two decades that has produced a revolution in our understanding of bird cognition. The Genius of Birds [is] important not only for what it says about birds, but also about the human ingenuity entailed in unraveling the mysteries of the avian brain. It is at once a book of knowledge but also a work of wonder and an affirmation of the astonishing complexity of our world." -- Wall Street Journal "Lovely, celebratory. For all the belittling of 'bird brains,' [Ackerman] shows them to be uniquely impressive machines..."-- New York Times Book Review "Richly researched... The Genius of Birds provides engrossing evidence that will have readers looking at birds in a completely new way."-- The Daily Progress "A lyrical testimony to the wonders of avian intelligence."-- Scientific American "Ackerman is a pro at parsing scientific concepts in an accessible style, and her lyrical writing underscores her appreciation for the beauty and adaptability of birds."-- BookPage "Ackerman writes with a light but assured touch, her prose rich in fact but economical in delivering it. Fans of birds in all their diversity will want to read this one."-- Kirkus Reviews "Ackerman offers plenty of interesting tidbits and backs them up with the relevant history or science, using footnotes to avoid cluttering the text with anything that might slow a reader down. This is one of those terrific books that makes a scientific topic fun without dumbing it down."-- Washington Independent Review of Books "I love birds; always have. The only thing better than love is love plus deep appreciation. The Genius of Birds is a journey of deep appreciation for the beautiful geniuses all around us, in our gardens, sharing our air, and sharing more of our minds than we might have expected." --Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel "Delightful, revolutionary, and illuminated by the clean, curious gaze of an intelligent seeker, The Genius of Birds is fueled by awe and always, its close cousin, deep respect for the condition of life. It's a book that demands a moral consideration of the world." --Rick Bass, author of The Ninemile Wolves and For A Little While: New and Selected Stories From the Hardcover edition., "[A] gloriously provocative and highly entertaining book. Jennifer Ackerman provides a masterly survey of research in the last two decades that has produced a revolution in our understanding of bird cognition. The Genius of Birds [is] important not only for what it says about birds, but also about the human ingenuity entailed in unraveling the mysteries of the avian brain. It is at once a book of knowledge but also a work of wonder and an affirmation of the astonishing complexity of our world." -- Wall Street Journal "Lovely, celebratory. For all the belittling of 'bird brains,' [Ackerman] shows them to be uniquely impressive machines . . ." -- New York Times Book Review "Richly researched . . . The Genius of Birds provides engrossing evidence that will have readers looking at birds in a completely new way." -- The Daily Progress "A lyrical testimony to the wonders of avian intelligence." -- Scientific American "Ackerman is a pro at parsing scientific concepts in an accessible style, and her lyrical writing underscores her appreciation for the beauty and adaptability of birds." -- BookPage "Ackerman writes with a light but assured touch, her prose rich in fact but economical in delivering it. Fans of birds in all their diversity will want to read this one." -- Kirkus Reviews "Ackerman offers plenty of interesting tidbits and backs them up with the relevant history or science, using footnotes to avoid cluttering the text with anything that might slow a reader down. This is one of those terrific books that makes a scientific topic fun without dumbing it down." -- Washington Independent Review of Books "I love birds; always have. The only thing better than love is love plus deep appreciation. The Genius of Birds is a journey of deep appreciation for the beautiful geniuses all around us, in our gardens, sharing our air, and sharing more of our minds than we might have expected." --Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel "Delightful, revolutionary, and illuminated by the clean, curious gaze of an intelligent seeker, The Genius of Birds is fueled by awe and always, its close cousin, deep respect for the condition of life. It's a book that demands a moral consideration of the world." --Rick Bass, author of The Ninemile Wolves and For A Little While: New and Selected Stories
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Synopsis"Lovely, celebratory. For all the belittling of 'bird brains,' [Ackerman] shows them to be uniquely impressive machines . . ." -- New York Times Book Review "A lyrical testimony to the wonders of avian intelligence." -- Scientific American An award-winning science writer tours the globe to reveal what makes birds capable of such extraordinary feats of mental prowess Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. According to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. In The Genius of Birds , acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores their newly discovered brilliance and how it came about. As she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research, Ackerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings about the bird brain itself that are shifting our view of what it means to be intelligent. At once personal yet scientific, richly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures. Ackerman is also the author of Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast., "Lovely, celebratory. For all the belittling of 'bird brains, ' Ackerman] shows them to be uniquely impressive machines . . ." -- New York Times Book Review "A lyrical testimony to the wonders of avian intelligence." -- Scientific American An award-winning science writer tours the globe to reveal what makes birds capable of such extraordinary feats of mental prowess Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. According to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. In The Genius of Birds , acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores their newly discovered brilliance and how it came about. As she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research, Ackerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings about the bird brain itself that are shifting our view of what it means to be intelligent. At once personal yet scientific, richly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures. Ackerman is also the author of Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast., An award-winning science writer tours the globe to reveal what makes birds capable of such extraordinary feats of mental prowess Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. According to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. In The Genius of Birds , acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores their newly discovered brilliance and how it came about. As she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research, Ackerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings about the bird brain itself that are shifting our view of what it means to be intelligent. At once personal yet scientific, richly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures. Ackerman is also the author of Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast.
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- Aug 03, 2021
A compelling look at the avian world
This book provide an excellent look at many aspects of birds and their behavior. Even those heavily involved in the hobby will find a lot of new and interesting information. The author is a skilled writer who is able to tackle potentially obscure aspects of avian life with style and clarity. The author has also written another book entitled 'The Bird Way'. I found both books to be equally compelling.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 22, 2022
Great Book, Learned so Much !!!!
very educational, but easy to read. I will keep this book in my permanent. library!!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 05, 2021
Great book for avid bird lovers and readers!
If you are a bird lover, as most of us are, and can read a lot of research data, there are wonderful anecdotes and stories justifying the title! I liked it enough to buy two extra copies so I could share the book with friends.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 07, 2020
Wow!
Way more in-depth information than I had anticipated. I’m reading it slowly, contemplating and comtemplatively even. GREAT book! My science crazed grand niece is inhaling the book as quickly as she can read it, and I’m about to surprise an old friend who is a long-time passionate birdwatcher. In other words, a wide range of people will find this densely informative book fascinating.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 11, 2023
Great insite to various avian behavior.
I love birds of all kind. They really are quite intelligent, and this interesting book tells about their specific thought processes. I think anyone interested in bird and animal behavior would truly enjoy reading this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 11, 2018
Really interesting information!
This is such an interesting book! I'm only a quarter of the way through it but have learned how birds use tools and communicate with each other.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 14, 2019
You'll never look at birds in the same light agian !!!
A fascinating read on the intelligence of our Avian friends. The reported observations are mind boggling.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 11, 2020
Great book!
I kind of expected this book to be dry but instead I couldn't put it down it was so fascinating. Now Mom is finding it the same and I gave a copy to a brother as a gift as well.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 16, 2021
Good book, great shipping
Very interesting, needs real pictures though, not just a few scetches.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 10, 2020
This Book About Birds will Make you Want to Fly!
This is a remarkable book about the intricate lives of birds. Highly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
