Primate Behavior and Human Origins

This comprehensive introduction demonstrates the theoretical perspectives and concepts that are applied to primate behavior, and explores the relevance of non-human primates to understanding human behavior. Using a streamlined and student-friendly taxonomic framework, King provides a thorough overview of the primate order. The chapters cover common features and diversity, and touch on ecology, sociality, life history, and cognition.

Author: Glenn King
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 11/09/2015
Pages: 462
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.40lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.80w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781138853171

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2016

About the Author

Glenn E. King is Professor Emeritus in the Department of History and Anthropology at Monmouth University, USA.