"The Dialectical Primatologist identifies the essential parameters vital for the continued co-existence of hominoids (apes and humans), synthesizing primate research and conservation in order to develop culturally compelling conservation strategies required for the facilitation of hominoid co-existence. As unsustainable human activities threaten many primate species with extinction, effective conservation strategies for endangered primates will depend upon our understanding of behavioural response to human-modified habitats. This is especially true for the apes, who are arguably our most powerful connection to the natural world. Recognising the inseparability of the natural and the social, the dialectical approach in this book highlights the heterogeneity and complexity of ecological relationships. Malone stresses that ape conservation requires a synthesis of nature and culture that recognises their inseparability in ecological relationships that are both biophysically and socially for

"A comprehensive guide to this fascinating and varied order of mammals, Walker's Primates of the World includes scientific and common names, the number and distribution of species measurements and physical traits habitat, daily and seasonal activity, population dynamics home range social life, reproduction, longevity and status of threatened species. Recently extinct genera, such as the giant lemurs of Madagascar, are covered in full Text summaries present well-documented descriptions of the physical characteristics and living habits of primates in every part of the world."--Jacket.

Depicts a wide array of primates, including the mouse lemur, orangutan, and human.

"The Natural History of Primates is a unique compendium spanning the entire taxonomic order of primates - some 520+ species of our closest relatives. Authorities with field experience studying wild primates provide the latest data and descriptions of these fascinating and threatened species found in the Neotropics, Africa, Madagascar, and Asia"--

"This book takes a new approach to understanding primate conservation research, adding a personal perspective to allow readers to learn what motivates those doing conservation work. When entering the field over a decade ago, many young primatologists were driven by evolutionary questions centered in behavioural ecology. However, given the current environment of cascading extinctions and increasing threats to primates we now need to ensure that primates remain in viable populations in the wild before we can simply engage in research in the context of pure behavioural ecology. This has changed the primary research aims of many primatologists and shifted our focus to conservation priorities, such as understanding the impacts of human activity, habitat conversion or climate change on primates. This book presents personal narratives alongside empirical research results and discussions of strategies used to stem the tide of extinction. It is a must-have for anyone interested in conservation

Brief descriptions, accompanied by drawings, of the physical characteristics and habits of a variety of monkeys and apes living in Africa and South America.