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Author Cohen, Jon, 1958-

Title Almost chimpanzee : searching for what makes us human, in rainforests, labs, sanctuaries, and zoos / Jon Cohen.

Publication Info. New York : Times Books, 2010.

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  599.938 C66    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  599.938 C66    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  599.938 CO    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 369 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents The family tree -- Two become one -- In sickness and health -- Of epidemic proportions -- Talking apes -- The fox in the chimp house -- Mind the gap -- Head to head -- Walk this way -- Carnal knowledge -- It's a chimps life -- Born to be wild.
Summary How are we different from chimps? Scientists have focused on the similarities between the two species, when in fact it is an understanding of their differences that can reveal "what, exactly, it means to be human." Cohen's survey spans investigations into the chimp genome, brain, and physiognomy
Subject Human evolution.
Chimpanzees.
Evolution -- Popular Works.
Hominidae -- Popular Works.
ISBN 9780805083071
0805083073
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