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OverviewResearch on the mental abilities of chimpanzees and bonobos has been widely celebrated and used in reconstructions of human evolution. In contrast, scant attention has been paid to the abilities of gorillas and orangutans. This volume aims to complete the picture of hominoid cognition by bringing together the work on gorillas and orangutans and setting it in comparative perspective. The introductory chapters set the evolutionary context for comparing cognition in gorillas and orangutans to that of chimpanzees, bonobos and humans. The remaining chapters focus primarily on the kinds and levels of intelligence displayed by orangutans and gorillas compared to other great apes, including performances in the classic domains of tool use and tool making, imitation, self-awareness, social communication and symbol use. All those wanting more information on the mental abilities of these neglected, but important primates will find this book a treasure trove. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Professor Sue Taylor Parker (Sonoma State University, California) , Robert W Mitchell (Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond) , H Lyn Miles (University of Tennessee, Chattanooga)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781280418617ISBN 10: 1280418613 Pages: 419 Publication Date: 01 January 1999 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |