The New World Primates: Adaptive Radiation and the Evolution of Social Behavior,

Description: The New World Primates by Martin Moynihan The New World primates have radiated widely in tropical America, evolving a variety of adaptations to cope with different ways of life. This comparative survey examines many species. Some are highly specialized in unique ways; others have paralleled the lemurs of Madagascar or the monkeys and apes of Africa and Asia. The authors emphasis is on nat FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The New World primates have radiated widely in tropical America, evolving a variety of adaptations to cope with different ways of life. This comparative survey examines many species. Some are highly specialized in unique ways; others have paralleled the lemurs of Madagascar or the monkeys and apes of Africa and Asia. The authors emphasis is on natural history, behavior, and ecology. Topics include geographical distributions, habitat preferences, territorial arrangements, activity rhythms, feeding techniques, defense mechanisms, and competition and cooperation among individuals of the same species. Much of the material is new, based on recent research in the field. Social reactions and organizations, and communication systems, are discussed in order to consider their implications for the evolution of primates in general and the development of languages and intelligence. Originally published in 1976. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press.These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Table of Contents *Frontmatter, pg. i*Contents, pg. vii*Preface, pg. ix*Chapter One. Notes on Classification and History, pg. 1*Chapter Two. The Setting, pg. 13*Chapter Three. Hatural History, pg. 19*Chapter Four. Social Relations and Organizations, pg. 111*Chapter Five. Communication Systems, pg. 149*Review of Chapters, pg. 187*Chapter Six. Comparable Radiations, pg. 191*Chapter Seven. The Vevelopment of Intelligence, pg. 211*Appendix One. Some Groups Of Amazonian Monkeys, pg. 221*Appendix Two. A Partial "Synoptic" List of Ceboids, pg. 223*Bibliography, pg. 225*Index, pg. 249 Long Description The New World primates have radiated widely in tropical America, evolving a variety of adaptations to cope with different ways of life. This comparative survey examines many species. Some are highly specialized in unique ways; others have paralleled the lemurs of Madagascar or the monkeys and apes of Africa and Asia. The authors emphasis is on natural history, behavior, and ecology. Topics include geographical distributions, habitat preferences, territorial arrangements, activity rhythms, feeding techniques, defense mechanisms, and competition and cooperation among individuals of the same species. Much of the material is new, based on recent research in the field. Social reactions and organizations, and communication systems, are discussed in order to consider their implications for the evolution of primates in general and the development of languages and intelligence. Originally published in 1976. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press.These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Details ISBN0691644411 Author Martin Moynihan Short Title NEW WORLD PRIMATES Pages 274 Publisher Princeton University Press Language English ISBN-10 0691644411 ISBN-13 9780691644417 Media Book Format Hardcover Affiliation Smithsonian Trop Res Inst Series Princeton Legacy Library Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle Adaptive Radiation and the Evolution of Social Behavior, Languages, and Intelligence Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Year 2016 Translated from English Publication Date 2016-04-19 UK Release Date 2016-04-19 NZ Release Date 2016-04-19 US Release Date 2016-04-19 Alternative 9780691617268 DEWEY 599.8 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2016-06-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:144707712;

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