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Apes, Language, and the Human Mind,Used
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Current primate research has yielded stunning results that not only threaten our underlying assumptions about the cognitive and communicative abilities of nonhuman primates, but also bring into question what it means to be human. At the forefront of this research, Sue SavageRumbaugh recently has achieved a scientific breakthrough of impressive proportions. Her work with Kanzi, a laboratoryreared bonobo, has led to Kanzi's acquisition of linguistic and cognitive skills similar to those of a two and a half yearold human child.Apes, Language, and the Human Mind skillfully combines a fascinating narrative of the Kanzi research with incisive critical analysis of the research's broader linguistic, psychological, and anthropological implications. The first part of the book provides a detailed, personal account of Kanzi's infancy, youth, and upbringing, while the second part addresses the theoretical, conceptual, and methodological issues raised by the Kanzi research. The authors discuss the challenge to the foundations of modern cognitive science presented by the Kanzi research; the methods by which we represent and evaluate the abilities of both primates and humans; and the implications which ape language research has for the study of the evolution of human language. Sure to be controversial, this exciting new volume offers a radical revision of the sciences of language and mind, and will be important reading for all those working in the fields of primatology, anthropology, linguistics, philosophy of mind, and cognitive and developmental psychology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Apes, Language, and the Human Mind'? A: The book explores groundbreaking primate research, particularly focusing on the linguistic and cognitive abilities of nonhuman primates, using the example of Kanzi, a bonobo, to challenge our understanding of what it means to be human.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Sue Savage-Rumbaugh, a prominent figure in primate research and cognitive science.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the cognitive abilities of primates, the implications of ape language research on human language evolution, and a critical analysis of the methodologies used in studying these abilities.
- Q: How does the research on Kanzi contribute to our understanding of language? A: Kanzi's ability to acquire linguistic and cognitive skills comparable to those of a two and a half year-old human child provides insights into the evolutionary aspects of language and challenges existing theories in cognitive science.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Apes, Language, and the Human Mind' published? A: The book was published on September 6, 2001.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in psychology and anthropology? A: Yes, the book is significant for professionals in psychology, anthropology, linguistics, and related fields, offering a radical revision of concepts related to language and mind.
- Q: How long is the book? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is sold as new.
- Q: Does the book contain any illustrations or images? A: The product details do not specify whether the book contains illustrations or images.