Primates in Perspective

by Katherine C. MacKinnon and Agustín Fuentes

Book Overview

Primates in Perspective is the first edited volume to offer a comprehensive overview of primatology since 1987. Forty-four original essays--by fifty-nine leading researchers in the field today--provide wide-ranging and contemporary coverage of all of the major areas of primatology.
Arranged in six sections, the text begins with an introduction to primatology and a review of the natural history of the major taxonomic groups within the order Primates. It goes on to cover methodologies and research design for both field and captive settings; primate reproduction; primate ecology and conservation and their roles in the daily lives of primates; and such aspects of social behavior and intelligence as communication, learning, and cognition. The volume ends with a concluding chapter by the editors that discusses the future of primatological research.
Ideal for introductory primatology courses, Primates in Perspective can also be used in upper-division behavior and conservation courses. Additionally, it is an invaluable reference tool for primate researchers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195171330
• ISBN13: 9780195171334
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 736 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 10.9" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

primate lover

this book gives you all you need to know about primates with it being easy to read

A great guide for budding primatologists

As a student interested in primatology, at a college without any primatology courses, this book was extremely useful for helping me understand the field better. I recommend to all who are interested in primates!

One of the best primate books out there!

This book is great! It includes practically every living primate there is and it is broken down into a very understandible and practical way. I have used this book for a case study I am working on it has helps loads. My professor is one of the editors on this book and all I have to say is, job well done!! I would recomend this book to anybody who is doing research in the feild or just has an interest in primates, it is that comprehensible!