Primate Encounters

Overview

A provocative collective reflection on primatology and its relations to broader cultural, historical, and social issues, Primate Encounters brings together both scientists and those who study them to investigate precisely what kind of science primatology is. "[A] fascinating study . . . on how and why ideas about primate society have changed. The volume consists of dialogues among scientists from different disciplines, national traditions, scientific culture, generations, standpoints, and genders. . . . A wonderful reflection on the discipline of primatology and on science in general."—Science Books and Films "Primate Encounters should be required reading for anyone about to embark on a career in the field. But it equally valuable for its miscellany of opinions, recollections and off-the-cuff remarks, as well as for its thoughtful observations, 'outrageous ravings' and humour (from the elders in the field). It gives us a glimpse of how scientists work together to understand their place in the world."—Deborah L. Mazolillo, Times Literary Supplement

Details

Publisher

University of Chicago Press

Published

2000

Pages

635

Language

EN

Categories

Nature / Animals / Primates, Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / Primatology, Social Science / General, Social Science / Anthropology / Physical, Social Science / Archaeology

ISBN-13

9780226777559