Great Apes and Humans
The Ethics of Coexistence
$57.93
- Paperback
388 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2014
Summary
The great apes – gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans – are known to be our closest living relatives. Chimpanzees in particular share 98 percent of our DNA, and scientists widely agree that they exhibit intellectual abilities long thought to be unique to humans, such as self-awareness and the ability to interpret the moods and identify the needs of others. The close relation of apes to humans raises important ethical questions. Are they better protected in the wild or in zoos? Shoul…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781935623588 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1935623583 |
| Author: | Benjamin B. Beck, Tara S. Stoinski, Michael Hutchins, Terry L. Maple, Bryan Norton |
| Publisher: | Smithsonian Books |
| Imprint: | Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 388 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2014 |
| Weight: | 394g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 157mm x 25mm |
| Series: | Zoo and Aquarium Biology and Conservation Series |
About The Author
Benjamin B. Beck
Benjamin B. Beck is an associate director at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoological Park.Tara S. Stoinski is coordinator of primate research at Zoo Atlanta.Michael Hutchins is director of conservation and science at the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.Terry L. Maple is president and CEO of Zoo Atlanta.Bryan Norton is a professor of philosophy at the Georgia Institute of Technology.Andrew Rowan is senior vice president for research, education and international issues at the Human Society of the United States.Elizabeth F. Stevens is director of animal programs operations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.Arnold Arluke is professor of anthropology and sociology at Northeastern University.
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