Primates Face to Face The Conservation Implications of Human-Nonhuman Primate Interconnections |
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| Editor:
| Fuentes, Agustín
Wolfe, Linda D. |
| Contribution by:
| Foley, R. A.
Jablonski, Nina
Little, Michael
Mascie-Taylor, C. G. Nicholas
Strier, Karen
Weiss, Kenneth M. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-79109-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2002 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $160.00 |
Book Description:
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Despite being our closest evolutionary relatives, most species of nonhuman primates now face an uncertain future through exploitation for the pet and bushmeat trades as well as ha bitat loss. New information about disease transmission, and the continuing international focus on conservation and primate research have created a surge of interest in this field. Primates Face to Face examines the diverse and fascinating range of relationships between humans and other primates, and the...
More DescriptionDespite being our closest evolutionary relatives, most species of nonhuman primates now face an uncertain future through exploitation for the pet and bushmeat trades as well as ha bitat loss. New information about disease transmission, and the continuing international focus on conservation and primate research have created a surge of interest in this field. Primates Face to Face examines the diverse and fascinating range of relationships between humans and other primates, and the critical role this plays in conservation programs and practice.