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The Macaque Connection: Cooperation and Conflict between Humans and Macaques
. Ed(S): Radhakrishna, Sindhu; Huffman, Michael A.; Sinha, Anindya
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paperback. The many recorded instances of interaction between humans and macaques are a compelling target for research, and this volume collates analysis of cultural notions of macaque behavior as well as instances of cooperation and conflict with humans. Editor(s): Radhakrishna, Sindhu; Huffman, Michael A.; Sinha, Anindya. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSAJ; PSV; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
The concept of this book arises from a symposium entitled “Human-Macaque Interactions: Traditional and Modern Perspectives on Cooperation and Conflict ” organized at the 23rd Congress of the International Primatological Society, that was held in Kyoto in September 2010. The symposium highlighted the many aspects of human-macaque relations and some of the participants were invited to contribute to this volume. The volume will include about 11 chapters by a variety of international authors and some excerpts from published literature that illustrate cultural notions of macaques. Contributions from invited authors will engage with four main perspectives – traditional views of macaques, ... Read more
The concept of this book arises from a symposium entitled “Human-Macaque Interactions: Traditional and Modern Perspectives on Cooperation and Conflict ” organized at the 23rd Congress of the International Primatological Society, that was held in Kyoto in September 2010. The symposium highlighted the many aspects of human-macaque relations and some of the participants were invited to contribute to this volume. The volume will include about 11 chapters by a variety of international authors and some excerpts from published literature that illustrate cultural notions of macaques. Contributions from invited authors will engage with four main perspectives – traditional views of macaques, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781489999474
SKU
V9781489999474
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Reviews for The Macaque Connection: Cooperation and Conflict between Humans and Macaques
From the reviews: “This book focuses on macaques, the most widely distributed and behaviorally flexible nonhuman primate species. … a useful, timely collection of essays highlighting the diversity of the genus and its interface with humans. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.” (L. Swedell, Choice, Vol. 50 (8), April, 2013) “The Macaque Connection … explores the many ... Read more