Peacemaking among Primates
Author: Frans B. M. de Waal Manufacturer: Harvard University Press Keywords: Biology ISBN: 067465921X
Book description Does biology condemn the human species to violence and war? Previous studies of animal behavior incline us to answer yes, but the message of this book is considerably more optimistic. Without denying our heritage of aggressive behavior, Frans de Waal describes powerful checks and balances in the makeup of our closest animal relatives, and in so doing he shows that to humans making peace is as natural as making war. In this meticulously researched and absorbing account, we learn in detail how different types of simians cope with aggression, and how they make peace after fights. Chimpanzees, for instance, reconcile with a hug and a kiss, whereas rhesus monkeys groom the fur of former…
Book review: oh, almost forgot to mention the adorable photos I've been rereading Franz De Waal's books for the first time since my old Anthro days. I remember why I enjoyed them so much. The stories are mesmerizing and the implications are worth thinking about.… Very good book for those interested in primate behavior. Or, for those not yet interested in primate behavior. Or for anybody sentient.The writing and storytelling are vibrant enough that you can read… |
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