Description
Drawing on decades of observation, Frans de Waal explores what chimpanzees and bonobos can reveal about the forces that shape human nature. Through vivid accounts of primate societies, he examines power, sex, violence, empathy, cooperation, kindness, and morality—challenging the assumption that these traits belong exclusively to humanity. The contrasting worlds of aggressive, hierarchical chimpanzees and more peaceable, socially flexible bonobos offer a provocative framework for understanding both our darker impulses and our capacity for compassion. Engaging and accessible, the book connects evolutionary science with enduring questions about how human societies are formed and how they might become more humane.
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paperback
Penguin
Published Aug 1, 2006
313 pages
ISBN: 9781101217382
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Details
First Published
2005
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Our Inner Ape by Frans de Waal.