Almost chimpanzee : searching for what makes us human, in rainforests, labs, sanctuaries, and zoos / Jon Cohen.

Author
Cohen, Jon, 1958- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
1st ed.
Published/​Created
New York : Times Books, 2010.
Description
369 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

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    How are we different from chimps? Scientists have focused on the similarities between the two species, when in fact it is an understanding of their differences that can reveal "what, exactly, it means to be human." Cohen's survey spans investigations into the chimp genome, brain, and physiognomy,
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents
    • The family tree
    • Two become one
    • In sickness and health
    • Of epidemic proportions
    • Talking apes
    • The fox in the chimp house
    • Mind the gap
    • Head to head
    • Walk this way
    • Carnal knowledge
    • It's a chimps life
    • Born to be wild.
    ISBN
    • 9780805083071 ((hardcover))
    • 0805083073 ((hardcover))
    LCCN
    2010000813
    OCLC
    498975864
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