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Secret Lives of Ants

Secret Lives of Ants

Secret Lives of Ants

Secret Lives of Ants

by Jae Choe

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In the great naturalist tradition of E. O. Wilson, Jae Choe takes readers into a miniature world dominated by six-legged organisms. This is the world of the ant, an insect that humans, as well as most other life forms, depend upon for their very survival.

Easily one of the most important animals on earth, ants seem to mirror the actions, emotions, and industries of the human population, often more effectively than humans do themselves. They developed ranching and farming long before humans, and their division of labor resembles the assembly lines of automobile factories and multinational enterprises. Self-sacrifice and a finely tuned chemical language are the foundations of their monarchical society, which is capable of waging large-scale warfare and taking slaves. Tales of their massacres and atrocities, as well as struggles for power, are all too reminiscent of our own. The reality of ant society is more fascinating than even the most creative minds could imagine. Choe combines expert scientific knowledge with a real passion for these miniscule marvels. His vivid descriptions are paired with captivating illustrations and photographs to introduce readers to the economics, culture, and intrigue of the ant world. All of nature is revealed through the secret lives of the amazing ants. In the words of the author, "Once you get to know them, you'll love them."

Pages: xxvi, 156 p.

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Breck Bartholomew Natural History Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
2159
Title
Secret Lives of Ants
Author
Jae Choe
Book Condition
New New
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1
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
1421404281
ISBN 13
9781421404288
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Place of Publication
Baltimore
Date Published
2012-04-03
Keywords
Ants, Eusocial, Insects, Entomology
Bookseller catalogs
Invertebrates; Entomology;

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Specializing in antiquarian natural history books. Breck Bartholomew Natural History books, formerly Bibliomania, originally opened in 1995 as a herpetological bookstore. In 2016 my focus broadened to cover all natural history subjects as well as some related sciences, but narrowed to just rare and antiquarian books.

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