Hans Kruuk, Kruuk Hans, H. Kruuk

Hunter and Hunted

Relationships Between Carnivores and People

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Produktbeschreibung

A fascinating popular account of the intricate relationships between meat-eaters and humankind.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 262
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. September 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 583g
• ISBN-13: 9780521814102
• ISBN-10: 0521814103
• Artikelnr.: 29337335

Autorenporträt

Hans Kruuk is Honorary Professor of Zoology, University of Aberdeen and Senior Principal Scientific Officer (Retired) at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Banchory.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Turning the other cheek
2. Carnivore society: hermits and communes
3. The quarry of the hunter
4. Man the hunted
5. Competitors and carriers
6. History of a conflict
7. What is the use? 8. Wolves with human souls: pets
9. Carnivores and neighbours: effects on prey
10. Crying wolf: anti-predator behaviour
11. Carnivores in culture
12. The future
Epilogue
References.