Advanced Primatology

Primatology is an important sub-field of anthropology. Primatology involves the study of primates and can help anthropologist better understand both our similarities to primates and the course of human evolution. The book provides an overview of the order primates, a broad understanding of primate behavior, and an introduction to different field techniques. This book examines the behavior and evolution of modern non-human primates. Primates include monkeys, apes, lemurs and other prosimians. It covers the science and ethical debates behind primate conservation. Specifically, it will examine the various threats facing primate populations today, the ways that scientists define and monitor threatened/endangered populations, and the steps that are being taken to increase the likelihood of their survival. 

Print ISBN: 9781682517635 | $155 | 2021 | Hardcover

Subject: Life Science

Editor: Andrea L. Nguyen