The International Encyclopedia of Primatology (3-Volume Set)

About this book

The International Encyclopedia of Primatology represents the first comprehensive encyclopedic reference focusing on the behaviour, biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, and taxonomy of human and non-human primates.

With over 480 entries contributed by an international team of scholars, the Encyclopedia comprehensively explores the latest developments and scientific techniques from the field. Topics covered include: history; adaptation and evolution; anatomy and physiology; taxonomy; behavioral ecology and social structure; genetics; sexual behavior; diet; current field and laboratory methods and practice; captive and free-ranging contexts; conservation; and cognition.

An invaluable resource for students, scholars, and researchers working in the related fields of primatology, anthropology, zoology, and biology, as well as for those working within commercial and conservation organizations, The International Encyclopedia of Primatology is a landmark publication for this diverse and dynamic field of study.

Contents

Volume I
About the Editors vii
Contributors xiii
Alphabetical List of Entries xxix
Thematic List of Entries xxxv
Introduction xli
Acknowledgments xlvii
International Encyclopedia of Primatology A–G

Volume II
International Encyclopedia of Primatology H–O

Volume III
International Encyclopedia of Primatology P–Z
Index

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Biography

Agustín Fuentes is Professor and Chair of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame. His most recent books include Evolution of Human Behavior (2009), Biological Anthropology: Concepts and Connections (2011), and Race, Monogamy, and other Lies They Told You: Busting Myths about Human Nature (2012).