Planet Without Apes

Predicting the imminent extinction of the world's great apes, a leading primatologist explains the loss of evolutionary knowledge that would result from losing the world's animal species that most closely resemble humans, noting the compelling culture of the great apes while making strategic conservation recommendations.

About the author

Craig Stanford is Professor of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at the University of Southern California.

Product details

• Authors: Craig Stanford, Craig B. Stanford
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.11.2014
• EAN: 9780674416840
• ISBN: 978-0-674-41684-0
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, NATURE / Animals / Primates, Biodiversity, Endangered species & extinction of species, Biology, life sciences, Wildlife: mammals: general interest, Endangered species and extinction of species, Primates, Zoology: primates (primatology)