This comprehensive book integrates the basics of evolutionary and ecological approaches and new noninvasive molecular and hormonal techniques to the study of primate behavior with up-to-date coverage of how different primates behave. Examples are drawn from the "classic" primate field studies and more recent studies on previously neglected species,

Get to know three great female primatologists and move beyond biography into ethology. Meet Goodall, Fossey and Galdikas and enter the world of the apes they studied.

Goodall and National Geographic photographer Nichols serve as advocates for a species unable to speak for itself. Lots of photos in this book plus suggestions about what groups to support.

Great Ape Societies provides comprehensive syntheses of work on four great ape species, delves into the fruits of international field work, zoo and laboratory studies. Considered essential reading for students and researchers in primatology, anthropology, psychology and human evolution.