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How Honeybees Make Collective Decisionsand What We Can Learn From This Amazing Democratic Processhoneybees Make Decisions Collectivelyand Democratically. Every Year, Faced With The Lifeordeath Problem Of Choosing And Traveling To A New Home, Honeybees Stake Everything On A Process That Includes Collective Factfinding, Vigorous Debate, And Consensus Building. In Fact, As Worldrenowned Animal Behaviorist Thomas Seeley Reveals, These Incredible Insects Have Much To Teach Us When It Comes To Collective Wisdom And Effective Decision Making. A Remarkable And Richly Illustrated Account Of Scientific Discovery, Honeybee Democracy Brings Together, For The First Time, Decades Of Seeley'S Pioneering Research To Tell The Amazing Story Of House Hunting And Democratic Debate Among The Honeybees.In The Late Spring And Early Summer, As A Bee Colony Becomes Overcrowded, A Third Of The Hive Stays Behind And Rears A New Queen, While A Swarm Of Thousands Departs With The Old Queen To Produce A Daughter Colony. Seeley Describes How These Bees Evaluate Potential Nest Sites, Advertise Their Discoveries To One Another, Engage In Open Deliberation, Choose A Final Site, And Navigate Togetheras A Swirling Cloud Of Beesto Their New Home. Seeley Investigates How Evolution Has Honed The Decisionmaking Methods Of Honeybees Over Millions Of Years, And He Considers Similarities Between The Ways That Bee Swarms And Primate Brains Process Information. He Concludes That What Works Well For Bees Can Also Work Well For People: Any Decisionmaking Group Should Consist Of Individuals With Shared Interests And Mutual Respect, A Leader'S Influence Should Be Minimized, Debate Should Be Relied Upon, Diverse Solutions Should Be Sought, And The Majority Should Be Counted On For A Dependable Resolution.An Impressive Exploration Of Animal Behavior, Honeybee Democracy Shows That Decisionmaking Groups, Whether Honeybee Or Human, Can Be Smarter Than Even The Smartest Individuals In Them.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Honeybee Democracy'? A: 'Honeybee Democracy' explores how honeybees make collective decisions and what humans can learn from their democratic processes.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Honeybee Democracy'? A: The author of 'Honeybee Democracy' is Thomas D. Seeley, a well-known animal behaviorist.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include collective decision-making, consensus building, and the parallels between bee and human decision processes.
- Q: How does the book describe the decision-making process of honeybees? A: 'Honeybee Democracy' describes the process as involving collective fact-finding, vigorous debate, and the eventual selection of a new home by the swarm.
- Q: Is 'Honeybee Democracy' suitable for readers without a scientific background? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both scientific and general audiences.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Honeybee Democracy' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Honeybee Democracy'? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What is the published date of 'Honeybee Democracy'? A: 'Honeybee Democracy' was published on October 10, 2010.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Honeybee Democracy' is an illustrated edition, providing visual insights alongside the text.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: 'Honeybee Democracy' is sold as a new item.