The Physics of Birdsong by Gabriel B. Mindlin
Detailed report on a topic that has already attracted much popular interest.
Provides fascinating reading for physicists, biologists and general readers alike.
The Physics of Birdsong
The Physics of Birdsong
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Detailed report on a topic that has already attracted much popular interest.
Provides fascinating reading for physicists, biologists and general readers alike.
The Physics of Birdsong Summary
The Physics of Birdsong Reviews
From the reviews:
Mindlin and Laje's new book, which is largely ... dedicated to acoustic phonetics in birds is thus a welcome addition to the existing literature, and helps fill a large void. The book is written as a tutorial-like guide that can be used without any special background in physics. ... I found the book very stimulating and a pleasure to read. ... There is no doubt that this book is a must for those involved in birdsong research ... . I recommended it strongly. (Gabriel J. L. Beckers, Animal Behaviour, Vol. 71 (4), 2006)
Studies of birdsong have enhanced our understanding of many natural phenomena, from brain function and learning mechanisms, to the evolution of language and speciation. ... Although most of the physics and neurophysiology described can be found scattered through various other publications, it is extremely useful to find all the information in one volume. ... The Physics of Birdsong is likely to remain essential reading for professional birdsong scientists for many years to come. (Nathalie Seddon, IBIS, Vol. 149, 2007)
Table of Contents
Elements of the Description.- Sources and Filters.- Anatomy of the Vocal Organ.- The Sources of Sound in Birdsong.- The Instructions for the Syrinx.- Complex Oscillations.- Synthesizing Birdsong.- From the Syrinx to the Brain.- Complex Rhythms.
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NLS9783642064807
9783642064807
3642064809
The Physics of Birdsong by Gabriel B. Mindlin
New
Paperback
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
2010-10-21
158
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