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The Gibbons: New Perspectives on Small Ape Socioecology and Population Biology
. Ed(S): Lappan, Susan; Whittaker, Danielle; Geissmann, Thomas
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Description for The Gibbons: New Perspectives on Small Ape Socioecology and Population Biology
Hardback. An edited compilation of recent research papers on the socioecology, population biology, and conservation status of the small apes, this text is useful to those interested in the small apes, as well as in the gibbon angle on a number of primatological issues. Editor(s): Lappan, Susan; Whittaker, Danielle; Geissmann, Thomas. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 526 pages, 87 black & white illustrations, 60 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 34. Weight in Grams: 964.
It is a great honor to be asked to introduce this exciting new volume, having been heavily involved in the first comprehensive synthesis in the early 1980s. Gibbons are the most enthralling of primates. On the one hand, they are the most appealing animals, with their upright posture and body shape, facial markings, dramatic arm-swinging locomotion and suspensory postures, and devastating duets; on the other hand, the small apes are the most diverse, hence biologically valuable and informative, of our closest relatives. It is hard for me to believe that it is 40 years to the month since I first ... Read more
It is a great honor to be asked to introduce this exciting new volume, having been heavily involved in the first comprehensive synthesis in the early 1980s. Gibbons are the most enthralling of primates. On the one hand, they are the most appealing animals, with their upright posture and body shape, facial markings, dramatic arm-swinging locomotion and suspensory postures, and devastating duets; on the other hand, the small apes are the most diverse, hence biologically valuable and informative, of our closest relatives. It is hard for me to believe that it is 40 years to the month since I first ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
526
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects
Number of Pages
526
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387886039
SKU
V9780387886039
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Reviews for The Gibbons: New Perspectives on Small Ape Socioecology and Population Biology
From the reviews: “This volume is based on symposia held in 2002 and 2004, which focused on aspects of gibbon behavior, ecology, conservation, and biogeography, plus analyses of their fossil record and interspecific evolutionary relationships. … it is wonderful to see the range of colleagues from countries ‘hosting’ gibbons, fully engaged in their study. Summing Up: Recommended. Academic ... Read more