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Niko'S Nature: The Life Of Niko Tinbergen And His Science Of Animal Behaviour-used
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Here Is The First Biography Of Niko Tinbergen, The Brilliant But Reticent Naturalist (Once Described As 'Pathologically Modest') Who Turned A Passion For Observing Nature Into A Revolutionary New Branch Of Science That Illuminated The Study Of Animal Behavior.Tracing The Closely Intertwined Threads Of Niko'S Personal And Professional Life, Hans Kruuk Reveals The Man Behind The Scientist. He Shows How Niko'S Calvinist Upbringing In A Highly Intellectual Dutch Familyhis Father Was A Muchpublished Scholar, His Elder Brother A Nobel Laureate In Economicsthe Twoyears He Spent In A Hostage Camp During The Nazi Occupation Of Holland, And Most Importantly The Magical Year In Greenland, Where He Lived Amongst The Inuit And Observed Animals In Their Natural Habitatan Experience That Would Shape His Scientific Disposition. The Period In Greenland Set The Stage For The Groundbreaking Experiments With Freeliving Birds In The 1930S And 1940S That Brought The Study Of Animal Behavior Out Of The Laboratory And Into The Wild. Kruuk Also Offers An Illuminating Exploration Of Niko'S Work With Konrad Lorenz, For Which He Won The Nobel Prize In 1973; His Great Success As A Teacher At Oxford, Where He Was Known By Enthusiastic Studentsdesmond Morris, Richard Dawkins, And John Krebs, Among Themas 'The Maestro'; His Frequent Bouts Of Depression; The Triumph Of His Book The Study Of Instinct, Which Established Ethology As A Science; His Controversial Work On Autism In Children, And Much More.Written By Hans Kruuk, A Former Student Of Niko Tinbergen And Himself A Distinguished Scientist, Niko'S Nature Offers A Fascinating And Affectionate Account Of The Man Who Forever Changed The Way We Think About Animal Behavior.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Niko's Nature'? A: The author of 'Niko's Nature: The Life of Niko Tinbergen and His Science of Animal Behaviour' is Hans Kruuk, a former student of Niko Tinbergen.
- Q: What is the primary focus of this biography? A: This biography focuses on the life and scientific contributions of Niko Tinbergen, particularly his revolutionary work in the field of animal behavior.
- Q: What notable achievements did Niko Tinbergen have? A: Niko Tinbergen won the Nobel Prize in 1973 for his work in ethology, the study of animal behavior, and significantly influenced the field through his groundbreaking research.
- Q: When was 'Niko's Nature' published? A: 'Niko's Nature' was published on March 18, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Niko's Nature' contains 406 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Niko's Nature' suitable for readers interested in science? A: Yes, 'Niko's Nature' is suitable for readers interested in science, particularly those who want to learn more about animal behavior and the life of a prominent scientist.
- Q: Does the book include personal stories about Niko Tinbergen? A: Yes, the book includes personal anecdotes and stories about Niko Tinbergen's life, including his upbringing and experiences that shaped his scientific perspective.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this biography? A: Readers can expect to learn about Niko Tinbergen's contributions to ethology, his teaching career, and the challenges he faced, including his bouts of depression.
- Q: Is there any information on Niko Tinbergen's educational background? A: Yes, the biography discusses Niko Tinbergen's Calvinist upbringing and his academic influences, including his family's intellectual background.