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Hardback. Why do orangutan arms closely resemble human arms? What is the advantage to primates of having long limbs? Why do primates have forward-facing eyes? This book answers these questions. Num Pages: 208 pages, 15 black & white halftones, 153 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421414898
- ISBN
- 9781421414898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.55€ 77.70
€ 85.55
€ 77.70
Paperback. A recent report warns that nearly 20 per cent of the world's primates may go extinct by 2020. This work integrates theoretical advances with practical management priorities to give scientists and policymakers the tools they need to help keep these species from disappearing forever. Num Pages: 512 pages, 89 line drawings, 59 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW79; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226116372
- ISBN
- 9780226116372
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.82
€ 40.99
€ 31.82
Hardback. This integrative volume is the most comprehensive text on primate craniofacial biology and function and includes introductory chapters on how primatologists study adaptations in primates and a discussion of in vivo approaches for studying primate performance. Editor(s): Vinyard, Christopher; Ravosa, Matthew J.; Wall, Christine E. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 496 pages, 72 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD; PSVW79. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387765846
- ISBN
- 9780387765846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.55
€ 252.55
Paperback. This integrative volume is the most comprehensive text on primate craniofacial biology and function and includes introductory chapters on how primatologists study adaptations in primates and a discussion of in vivo approaches for studying primate performance. Editor(s): Vinyard, Christopher; Ravosa, Matthew J.; Wall, Christine. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 520 pages, 72 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSAJ; PSC; PSV; PSVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 795.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489991812
- ISBN
- 9781489991812
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.68
€ 251.68
Paperback. How have our conceptions of primate behaviour and society changed since primatology came into its own after World War II? This work studies this question, and reflects on primatology and science in general, and on the relations of both to broader cultural, historical and social issues. Editor(s): Strum, Shirley C.; Fedigan, Linda Marie. Num Pages: 636 pages, 34 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 35. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 636
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226777559
- ISBN
- 9780226777559
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 41.39
€ 52.99
€ 41.39
Paperback. Editor(s): Chiarelli, A. B.; Corruccini, Robert S. Series: Proceedings in Life Sciences. Num Pages: 124 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 7. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642682537
- ISBN
- 9783642682537
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.38
€ 126.38
Paperback. Consisting of research on the neural and behavioral lateralization of the brain relying heavily on animal modes, this book employs the comparative method to enhance understanding of behavior, specifically through hand use and "handedness" by drawing comparisons with studies involving primates. Editor(s): Ward, Jeannette P. (Memphis State University, Memphis, TN, USA); Hopkins, William D. Series: Recent Research in Psychology. Num Pages: 356 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JM; PSVP; PSVW7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387979618
- ISBN
- 9780387979618
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 132.35
€ 132.35
Paperback. How do primate life histories affect social systems and behaviour? Does chimpanzee maturation factor into the formation of bands and marauding males? These, and many other issues are addressed in this volume which will be of interest to a wide range of researchers and ecologists. Editor(s): Kappeler, Peter M.; Pereira, Michael E. Num Pages: 416 pages, 66 line drawings, 41 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226424644
- ISBN
- 9780226424644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 41.39
€ 52.99
€ 41.39
Hardback. Proceedings of a Symposium held in Davis, California, March 27-28, 1995 Editor(s): Strasser, Elizabeth; Fleagle, John; Rosenberger, Alfred L. (Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., USA); McHenry, Henry (University of California). Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 2550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306460227
- ISBN
- 9780306460227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 262.29
€ 262.29
hardcover. Based on the symposium of the 2008 Meeting of the International Primatological Society in Edinburgh, this book uniquely considers primate locomotion from the combined perspectives of both laboratory-based and field-based researchers. Editor(s): D'Aout, Kristiaan; Vereecke, Evie E. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 181 x 240 x 26. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441914194
- ISBN
- 9781441914194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.91
€ 195.91
Paperback. Proceedings of a Symposium held in Davis, California, March 27-28, 1995 Editor(s): Strasser, Elizabeth; Fleagle, John; Rosenberger, Alfred L. (Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., USA); McHenry, Henry (University of California). Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 935.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489900944
- ISBN
- 9781489900944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 252.62
€ 252.62
Hardback. This book provides a novel focus on adaptive explanations for cranial and postcranial features and functional complexes in early primates. It offers the broadest possible perspective on early primate phylogeny and the adaptive uniqueness of the Order Primates. Editor(s): Ravosa, Matthew J. (Northwestern University Medical School Chicago); Dagosto, Marian. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 859 pages, 42 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1373.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 859
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387303352
- ISBN
- 9780387303352
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.88
€ 255.88
Paperback. Explores a broad range of issues including the phylogeny of perception and cognition. This book discusses the origin of the mind and behavior of humans and other primate partners. Editor(s): Matsuzawa, Tetsuro. Num Pages: 587 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1024.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2001. Corr. 2nd printing. 1st soft cover
- Number of pages
- 587
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431094227
- ISBN
- 9784431094227
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 286.24
€ 286.24
Hardback. Matsuzawa and his colleagues - humans and other primate partners - explore a broad range of issues including the phylogeny of perception and cognition, the origin of human speech learning and memory recognition of self, others, and species, society and social interaction and culture. Editor(s): Matsuzawa, Tetsuro. Num Pages: 587 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; JMR; PSVW79; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1075.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 587
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431702900
- ISBN
- 9784431702900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.42
€ 253.42
Paperback. This critical review of behavior patterns in nonhuman primates is a study of the importance of female roles in different social groups and their significance in the evolution of human social life. Illustrator(s): Coelho, Linda Straw. Num Pages: 424 pages, 36 halftones, 22 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226239484
- ISBN
- 9780226239484
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 38.52
€ 48.99
€ 38.52
Paperback. Editor(s): Goodwin, William. Series: Faseb Monographs. Num Pages: 122 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 7. Weight in Grams: 203.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1975
- Number of pages
- 122
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468426427
- ISBN
- 9781468426427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.29
€ 65.29
Paperback. Editor(s): Box, H. O. Num Pages: 442 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401053778
- ISBN
- 9789401053778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.68
€ 68.68
Paperback. Editor(s): Todt, Dietmar; Goedeking, Philipp; Symmes, David. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSAF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642737718
- ISBN
- 9783642737718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.05
€ 194.05
Hardcover. Editor(s): Hughes, Everett F.; Hill, Madison E. Num Pages: 193 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620814987
- ISBN
- 9781620814987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.80€ 137.74
€ 200.80
€ 137.74
Paperback. Proceedings of a conference held in San Diego,California, June 24-28, 1985. Sponsored by the Morris Animal Foundation Englewood, Colorado, and the Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, California Editor(s): Benirschke, Kurt. Series: Proceedings in Life Sciences. Num Pages: 1044 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PSV; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1584.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986
- Number of pages
- 1044
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461293606
- ISBN
- 9781461293606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.24
€ 135.24
Hardback. Primates and Cetaceans Editor(s): Yamagiwa, Juichi; Karczmarski, Leszek. Series: Primatology Monographs. Num Pages: 439 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 47 colour illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSV; PSVP; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 903.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 439
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431545224
- ISBN
- 9784431545224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 318.00
€ 318.00
Hardback. Investigates the relationships of primates at the ordinal and higher classificatory levels from a variety of interdisciplinary viewpoints. This book examines the origin and evolution of gliding in early Cenozoic Dermoptera, the ontogeny of the tympanic floor in Archontans, and the role of the neurosciences in primate evolutionary biology. Editor(s): MacPhee, R.D.E. Series: Advances in Primatology. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 2170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306444227
- ISBN
- 9780306444227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.08
€ 213.08
Paperback. Editor(s): MacPhee, Ross D. E. Series: Advances in Primatology. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 692.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489923905
- ISBN
- 9781489923905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.15
€ 196.15
Paperback. Editor(s): Marsh, Laura K. Num Pages: 404 pages, 87 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSAF; PSAJ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781475737721
- ISBN
- 9781475737721
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.90
€ 68.90