Primates in History, Myth, Art, and Science

By: Bernard Wood and Cecilia Veracini

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Synopsis: Non-human primates (hereafter just primates) play a special role in human societies, especially in regions where modern humans and primates co-exist. Primates feature in myths and legends and in traditional indigenous knowledge. Explorers observed them in the wild and brought them, at great cost, to Europe. There they were valued as pets and for display, their images featured in art and architecture, and where they were literally teased apart by scientists. The international team of contributors to this book draws these different perspectives together to show how primates helped humans better understand their own place in nature. The book will be of interest to undergraduate and graduate students as well scholars in disciplines ranging from anthropology to art history.Key features: Includes contributions from an international team of historians and natural scientists Integrates various perspectives and perceptions of non-human primates across time and place Summarizes the place of non-human primates in science, art and culture Includes rare early illustrations

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 400 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781351981873
Related ISBNs:: 9781315270371, 9781351981866, 9781032710877, 9781138198395, 9781351981880
Publisher:: CRC Press
Date of Addition:: 05/15/24
Copyrighted By:: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Cecilia Veracini
Edited by:: Bernard Wood