L'auteur, spécialiste de l'éthologie des primates, fait le point sur ses recherches, montre le rôle que les babouins ont joué dans la mythologie égyptienne, décrit leur existence quotidienne dans les zoos, retrace son travail sur le terrain, en Ethiopie et en Arabie Saoudite.
Focusing on social interaction patterns, Hans Kummer, a prominent primate ethologist, explores the complexities of primate behavior. He delves into the dynamics of relationships within primate groups, shedding light on communication, hierarchy, and social bonding. Through detailed observations and analysis, Kummer offers insights into the evolutionary significance of these interactions, contributing to our understanding of both primates and human social behavior.
Set against a backdrop that spans from a Zurich zoo to the deserts of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia's Asir Mountains, the narrative explores the lives of Hamadryas baboons through the eyes of researcher Hans Kummer. His experiences tracking these primates reveal their complex social structures and daily rituals, likened to human societies. Kummer's encounters not only detail the baboons' interactions but also highlight their relationships with the harsh desert environment and nomadic humans. This blend of scientific observation and travel memoir captivates and educates readers.
Urban Development, Suburban Sprawl, and the Decline of Community
The book offers a comparative social and cultural analysis of community life across metropolitan areas in the United States, Sweden, and England. It explores how different cultural contexts shape community interactions, social structures, and urban experiences, highlighting the unique challenges and dynamics present in each nation. Through this examination, the author delves into the implications of urbanization on social cohesion and identity within diverse communities.
Technische und Physikalische Grundlagen
Spannend erzählter Bericht des international renommierten Zoologen über seine Beobachtungen bei den Mantelpavianen in der Wüste Äthiopiens.