Social Life Among the Insects (Classic Reprint): Being a Series of Lectures Delivered at the Lowell Institute in Boston in March 1922 - Couverture souple

Wheeler, William Morton

9781527809314: Social Life Among the Insects (Classic Reprint): Being a Series of Lectures Delivered at the Lowell Institute in Boston in March 1922

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Discover the surprising world of insect society and cooperation

This volume gathers six lectures that explore how social insects—from ants to termites—build complex, cooperative living systems. It combines careful observation with historical context to show how these tiny creatures organize nests, castes, feeding, and division of labor, all driven by instinct and physiology. The work presents a clear window into how cooperation shapes development, maintenance, and the evolution of colonies, offering both scientific insight and broad relevance to our understanding of social life.

What you’ll encounter in this edition:

A thoughtful look at why social organization appears so early and persistently in insect life
Insights into nest building, caste formation, and the roles of different individuals
Connections between insect society and larger ideas about cooperation in nature
A documentary appendix with notes and bibliography to extend study beyond the lectures

Ideal for readers curious about biology, behavior, and the surprising ways life organizes itself. It’s accessible to general readers while offering depth for students and researchers interested in social insects and evolutionary patterns.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1527809315
ISBN 13: 9781527809314
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Nombre de pages: 387
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Social Life Among the Insects (Classic Reprint)

William Morton Wheeler

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of social insects, exploring how they have achieved remarkable levels of communal organization throughout millions of years. The author meticulously examines the unique societies of beetles, wasps, bees, ants, and termites, demonstrating the diverse ways in which these creatures have evolved to live in groups. Drawing on the groundbreaking research of prominent entomologists like J.H. Fabre, the author delves into the intricate details of insect societies, revealing their strategies for food gathering, reproduction, and defense. The book highlights the surprising parallels between these complex insect societies and human social structures, highlighting the fundamental role of instinct and cooperation in both. The author's insights challenge the traditional notion that human society is solely based on reason, emphasizing the enduring influence of biological drives and inherited patterns of behavior. Through careful observation and analysis, the book unveils the surprising sophistication and remarkable resilience of insect societies, offering a fresh perspective on the evolution of cooperation and the enduring power of instinct. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781527809314_0

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