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The Mind of the Chimpanzee: Ecological and Experimental Perspectives

By Jane Goodall , Elizabeth V. Lonsdorf , Stephen R. Ross , Tetsuro Matsuzawa

Book information

Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Year
2010
ISBN
0226492796, 9780226492797, 0226492788, 9780226492780
LCC
QL737.P96 M57 2010
Open Library ID
OL23861932M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4374748 bytes)
Pages
393\393
Topic
Biology Ecology
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Understanding the chimpanzee mind is akin to opening a window onto human consciousness. Many of our complex cognitive processes have origins that can be seen in the way that chimpanzees think, learn, and behave. The Mind of the Chimpanzee brings together scores of prominent scientists from around the world to share the most recent research into what goes on inside the mind of our closest living relative.   Intertwining a range of topics—including imitation, tool use, face recognition, culture, cooperation, and reconciliation—with critical commentaries on conservation and welfare, the collection aims to understand how chimpanzees learn, think, and feel, so that researchers can not only gain insight into the origins of human cognition, but also crystallize collective efforts to protect wild chimpanzee populations and ensure appropriate care in captive settings. With a breadth of material on cognition and culture from the lab and the field, The Mind of the Chimpanzee is a first-rate synthesis of contemporary studies of these fascinating mammals that will appeal to all those interested in animal minds and what we can learn from them.

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