| Monkey Contributor(s): Morris, Desmond (Author) |
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ISBN: 1780230966 ISBN-13: 9781780230962 Publisher: Reaktion Books OUR PRICE: $19.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Primates - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Primatology |
| Dewey: 599.8 |
| Series: Animal (Reaktion Books) |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.38" W x 7.45" (0.78 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Monkeys populate our culture, from the adorable hijinks of Curious George and the loyal friendship between Aladdin and Abu to the menacing gait of the winged ones in The Wizard of Oz. We visit them in zoos and even sometimes keep them as pets la Catherine de Medici and Michael Jackson. As renowned zoologist Desmond Morris shows, it is not surprising that we are so attracted to them. While we sometimes view monkeys as trivial or comic, their mischievousness is delightful, and their urge to explore and love of activity fascinate us. Monkey unpacks human attitudes toward these animals, tracing our connection with them throughout history. Morris reveals that our fascination with monkeys extends through many cultures and eras--ancient Egyptians revered baboons, monkey deities featured prominently in ancient Chinese and Japanese religions, and sacred status was given to the langur monkey by some groups in India. He also describes how our relationship with monkeys has changed since Darwin, and even become more troubled--this in-depth knowledge of our own origins amplifies our identification with and concern for the idea of monkeys' primitivism and destructive behaviors. Drawing a vibrant picture of these beguiling animals and their continued popularity with humans, Monkey brings a new understanding to our complicated relationship with the ever-curious George. |
Contributor Bio(s): Morris, Desmond: - Desmond Morris is a world-renowned zoologist and television presenter and the author of many best-selling books on human and animal behavior. |