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Our Inner Ape: A Leading Primatologist Explains Why We Are Who We Are

by Frans De Waal

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ISBN13: 9781594481963
ISBN10: 1594481962
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From a scientist and writer E.O. Wilson has called "the world authority on primate social behavior" comes a fascinating look at the most provocative aspects of human nature through our two closest cousins in the ape family.
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About the Author

Frans De Waal, Ph.D., is a biologist and ethologist who is recognized worldwide for his work on the social intelligence of such primates as chimpanzees, bonobos, capuchins, and macaques. He is currently the C.H. Candler Professor in the Psychology Department of Emory University and director of the Living Links Center at the Yerkes Primate Center in Atlanta. De Waal is the author of five previous books, including The Ape and the Sushi Master and Peacemaking Among Primates.
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ISBN:
9781594481963
Subtitle:
A Leading Primatologist Explains Why We Are Who We Are
Author:
De Waal, Frans
Photographer:
de Waal, Frans
Author:
de Waal, Frans
Publisher:
Riverhead Books
Subject:
Anthropology - Physical
Subject:
Life Sciences - Zoology - Primatology
Subject:
Human behavior
Subject:
Behavior
Subject:
General science
Subject:
Psychology, comparative
Copyright:
2005
Publication Date:
August 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
8.08x5.78x.83 in. .63 lbs.
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