The Physics of Birdsong (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: September 13, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 157
ISBN-13: 9783540253990
Subjects: Biophysics; PHYSICS; Sound, vibration & waves (acoustics); Science/Mathematics; Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology; Science; Acoustics & Sound; Life Sciences - Biophysics; Acoustics; Birdsong; Science / Biophysics; Birds; Vocalization; Vocalization, Animal
Description: "This book deals with the physical mechanisms at work in the production of birdsong, the acoustic effects that the avian vocal organ is capable of generating, and the nature of the neural instructions needed to drive it. The book provides fascinating reading for physicists, biologists and general readers alike."--Jacket.