[Primates in Perspective] [By: Campbell, Christina] [April, 2010]

by Christina J. Campbell

Primates in Perspective is the first edited volume to offer a comprehensive overview of primatology since 1987. Forty-four original essays--by fifty-nine leading researchers in the field today--provide wide-ranging and contemporary coverage of all of the major areas of primatology. Arranged in six sections, the text begins with an introduction to primatology and a review of the natural history of the major taxonomic groups within the order Primates. It goes on to cover methodologies and research design for both field and captive settings; primate reproduction; primate ecology and conservation and their roles in the daily lives of primates; and such aspects of social behavior and intelligence as communication, learning, and cognition. The volume ends with a concluding chapter by the editors that discusses the future of primatological research. Ideal for introductory primatology courses, Primates in Perspective can also be used in upper-division behavior and conservation courses. Additionally, it is an invaluable reference tool for primate researchers.

Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, Biology, Animals, Science, Textbooks

Paperback

First published March 23, 2006

Reviews

[Alex Cameron · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm an author on the lemuriforms chapter in this edition, went through and added in ALL the updates--new species, reclassifications, new ecological info on little-studied species. I had a wonderful time, actually. Likewise in reading the other chapters! This is a great textbook from my point of view because it doubles so neatly as fast and simple reference material for higher level papers etc. while offering a more-than-usually-extensive grounding in current info for students coming into the subject.

[Ashlee Van schyndel · Rating 5 out of 5]

If there is any book that should be part of a successful primatology course, this is it. Along with Karen Strier's Primate Behavioral Ecology, this gets into the nuts and bolts with great detail. This text has saved me a few times and actually helped me to write my IACUC research proposal. I love this book, SO, SO MUCH.