Great Apes and Humans: The Ethics of Coexistence (Zoo and Aquarium Biology and Conservation Series)
Language: English
Published by Smithsonian Institution Press, 2001
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- Title
- Great Apes and Humans: The Ethics of Coexistence (Zoo and Aquarium Biology and Conservation Series)
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Institution Press
- Publication year
- 2001
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1560989696
- ISBN 13
- 9781560989691
Great Apes and Humans is the first book to present a spectrum of viewpoints on human responsibilities toward great apes. A variety of field biologists, academic scientists, zoo professionals, psychologists, sociologists, ethicists, and legal scholars consider apes in both the wild and captivity. They present sobering statistics on the declining numbers of wild apes, specifically discussing the decimation of great ape populations due to wild game consumption. They explore the role of apes in the educational missions of zoos as well as the need for sanctuaries for wild ape orphans and former research subjects. After examining the social division between apes and humans from historical, evolutionary, and cognitive perspectives, they conclude by reviewing the current moral and legal status of great apes as well as how apes' cognitive skills inform these issues.
Although this provocative book contains many different opinions, the uniting concern of the contributors is the safety and well-being of great apes. Only by continuing the dialogue so clearly presented here can we hope to ensure their future.
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About the Author
Tara S. Stoinski is coordinator of primate research at Zoo Atlanta.
Michael Hutchins is director of conservation and science at the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.
Terry L. Maple is president and CEO of Zoo Atlanta.
Bryan Norton is a professor of philosophy at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Andrew Rowan is senior vice president for research, education and international issues at the Human Society of the United States.
Elizabeth F. Stevens is director of animal programs operations at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Arnold Arluke is professor of anthropology and sociology at Northeastern University.
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