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The Song Of The Ape: Understanding The Languages Of Chimpanzees-new
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An Absorbing Investigation Of Chimpanzee Language And Communication By A Young Primatologistwhile Working As A Zookeeper With A Group Of Semiwild Chimpanzees Living On An Island, Primatologist Andrew Halloran Witnessed An Event That Would Cause Him To Become Fascinated With How Chimpanzees Communicate Complex Information And Ideas To One Another. The Group He Was Working With Was In The Middle Of A Yearlong Power Battle In Which The Older Chimpanzees Were Being Ousted In Favor Of A Younger Group. One Day Andrew Carelessly Forgot To Secure His Rowboat At The Mainland And Looked Up To See It Floating Over To The Chimp Island. In An Orchestrated Fashion, Five Ousted Members Of The Chimp Group Quietly Came From Different Parts Of The Island And Boarded The Boat. Without Confusion, They Sat In Two Perfect Rows Of Two, With Higgy, The Deposed Alpha Male, At The Back, Propelling And Steering The Boat To Shore. The Incident Occurred Without Screams Or Disorder And Appeared To Have Been Preplanned And Communicated. Since This Event, Andrew Has Extensively Studied Primate Communication And, In Particular, How This Group Of Chimpanzees Naturally Communicated. What He Found Is That Chimpanzees Use A Set Of Vocalizations Every Bit As Complex As Human Language. The Song Of The Ape Traces The Individual Histories Of Each Of The Five Chimpanzees On The Boat, Some Of Whom Came To The Zoo After Being Wildcaught Chimps Raised As Pets, Circus Performers, And Lab Chimps, And Examines How These Histories Led To The Common Lexicon Of The Group.Interspersed With These Histories, The Book Details The Long History Of Scientists Attempting (And Failing) To Train Apes To Use Human Grammar And Language, Using The Wellknown And Controversial Examples Of Koko The Gorilla, Kanzi The Bonobo, And Nim Chimsky The Chimpanzee, All Of Whom Supposedly Were Able To Communicate With Their Human Caretakers Using Sign Language.Ultimately, The Book Shows That While Laboratories Try In Vain To Teach Human Grammar To A Chimpanzee, There Is A Living Lexicon Being Passed Down Through The Generations Of Each Chimpanzee Group In The Wild. Halloran Demonstrates What That Lexicon Looks Like With Twentyfive Phrases He Recorded, Isolated, And Interpreted While Working With The Chimps, And Concludes That What Is Occurring In Nature Is Far More Fascinating And Miraculous Than Anything That Can Be Created In A Laboratory.The Song Of The Ape Is A Lively, Engaging, And Personal Account, With Many Moments Of Humor As Well As The Occasional Heartbreak, And It Will Appeal To Anyone Who Wants To Listen In As Our Closest Relatives Converse.
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has two hundred eighty-eight pages. It provides a thorough exploration of chimpanzee language and communication.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding. Hardcover books are known for their durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Song of the Ape'? A: The author is Andrew R. Halloran. He is a young primatologist with firsthand experience working with chimpanzees.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for adults and older teens. It covers complex themes surrounding animal communication and science.
- Q: Can I read this book if I'm new to primatology? A: Yes, beginners can read this book. It presents the material in an engaging and accessible manner.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for children? A: No, this book is not specifically aimed at children. It delves into scientific concepts and adult themes.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To care for this book, keep it in a dry place and avoid direct sunlight. This will help maintain the quality of the hardcover.
- Q: What should I do if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, contact the seller for a return or replacement. Most sellers have policies to address such issues.
- Q: Is there a warranty on this book? A: No, books typically do not come with a warranty. However, check with the retailer for their return policy.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Song of the Ape'? A: The book explores themes of language, communication, and the cultural lexicon of chimpanzees. It provides insights into primate social dynamics.
- Q: How is this book different from other primate literature? A: This book focuses on real-life observations and individual chimpanzee histories, unlike many academic texts that emphasize theory.
- Q: Can this book be used in educational settings? A: Yes, the book can be used in educational settings. It provides valuable insights for courses on animal behavior and communication.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Song of the Ape'? A: The main focus is on understanding chimpanzee communication and the complexities of their social interactions.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or photos? A: No, this book does not mention any illustrations or photos. It focuses primarily on text-based analysis and narrative.
- Q: Is there a discussion of famous apes in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses notable apes like Koko the gorilla and Kanzi the bonobo, highlighting their communication attempts.