Primates Face to Face: The Conservation Implications of Human-nonhuman Primate Interconnections (Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology, Series Number 29) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052179109X ISBN 13: 9780521791090

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

New information about disease transmission, dietary and economic linkage, and the continuing international focus on conservation and primate research have created a surge of interest in primates, and focus on the diverse interaction of human and nonhuman primates has become an important component in primatological and ethnographic studies. By examining the diverse and fascinating range of relationships between humans and other primates and observing how this plays a critical role in conservation practice and programs, Primates Face to Face disseminates the information gained from the anthropological study of nonhuman primates to the wider academic and non-academic world.

About this title

Book Description:

Despite being our closest evolutionary relatives, most species of nonhuman primates now face an uncertain future through exploitation for the pet and bushmeat trades as well as ha bitat loss. New information about disease transmission, and the continuing international focus on conservation and primate research have created a surge of interest in this field. Primates Face to Face examines the diverse and fascinating range of relationships between humans and other primates, and the critical role this plays in conservation programs and practice.

About the Author:

Agustín Fuentes is Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Primate Behaviour and Ecology Program at Central Washington University. His research interests include primate behavioural ecology, the evolution of social organization and conservation theory and practice.

Linda D. Wolfe is Professor and Chair of Anthropology at East Carolina University. Her research focuses on primate sexual and social behaviours.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 052179109X
• ISBN 13: 9780521791090
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 360
• Editor: Fuentes Agustín, Wolfe Linda D.