Description
Blending field observation, psychological insight, and cultural history, this engaging work explores the rich social lives and remarkable intelligence of primates. It examines how apes and other animals communicate, cooperate, reconcile, learn from one another, and pass behaviors across generations—challenging the assumption that culture and morality belong exclusively to humans. From primate communities to the disciplined traditions of sushi-making, the book draws illuminating parallels between animal learning and human cultural transmission. Accessible, thought-provoking, and grounded in scientific research, it offers a fresh perspective on the connections between human nature and the animal world.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2002
ISBN: 9780141003900
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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