Jo Wimpenny
Aesop's Animals: The Science Behind the Fables
Aesop's Animals: The Science Behind the Fables
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Jo Wimpenny's book "Aesop's Animals" examines whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of animals in his fables. She brings the tales into the twenty-first century and introduces the latest findings on ethological research. The book explores and challenges our preconceived notions about animals, their behavior, and the roles we play in our shared world.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 368 pages
\n Publication date: 02 September 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Aesop's Fables, despite their age of more than two and a half thousand years, have deeply ingrained themselves in our collective consciousness. These timeless tales have imparted valuable moral lessons that continue to shape our judgment. However, have these stories also influenced our perception of the animal protagonists featured in them? If so, is there any truth behind the stereotypes that have been associated with these creatures?
In her book, "Aesop's Animals," zoologist Jo Wimpenny examines the fables with a critical eye to uncover whether there is any scientific basis to Aesop's portrayal of the animal kingdom. Wimpenny brings the fables into the modern era, incorporating the latest findings from ethological research, which delves into the reasons behind animals' behaviors. Throughout each chapter, she analyzes a classic fable and a distinct topic, such as future planning, tool usage, self-recognition, cooperation, and deception. Ultimately, she renders a verdict on the accuracy of each fable's representation from a scientific standpoint.
By separating fact from fiction in one of our culture's most beloved texts, "Aesop's Animals" engages in an exploration and challenge of our preconceived notions about animals, their behavior, and the roles we both play in our shared world. Through this insightful examination, Wimpenny provides a fresh perspective on the animal kingdom, shedding light on the complexities and wonders of the natural world.
\n Weight: 494g\n
Dimension: 146 x 224 x 36 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472966919\n \n
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