2011, ISBN: 9780691037011

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Washington/NY: Robert B. Luce, 1973. 1st US. Hardcover. Very Good/None. 299 pages. Hardcover. A collection of essays, color and black & white photography on the world's forests.… More...

Washington/NY: Robert B. Luce, 1973. 1st US. Hardcover. Very Good/None. 299 pages. Hardcover. A collection of essays, color and black & white photography on the world's forests. Gilt titles on spine. Gilt decoration on cover. Transl. from German by Ewald Osers. 2 small lib stamps otherwise VG, lacks dust jacket. Record # 67602, Robert B. Luce, 1973, 3, paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book., 2.5, new., 6, Hallwag Kummerly & Frey AG. 3. Map. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 02/22/2011, Hallwag Kummerly & Frey AG, 2.5, N/A. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations., 6, New York: Princeton University, 1995 In a tale that begins at a zoo in Zurich and takes us across the deserts of Ethiopia to the Asir Mountains in Saudi Arabia, Hans Kummer recreates the adventure and intellectual thrill of the early days of field research on primates. Just as Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey introduced readers to the fascinating lives of chimpanzees and gorillas, Kummer brings us face to face with the Hamadryas baboon. With their furry white mantles and gleaming red hindquarters, the Hamadryas appear frequently in the art of the ancient Egyptians--who may have interpreted the baboons' early morning grooming rituals as sun-worshiping rites. Back then, Hamadryas were thought to be incarnates of Thoth, the god of wisdom; today they are considered to have one of the most highly structured social systems among primates, very close, in some respects, to that of humans. In the 1960s, Kummer, after conflicts with nomadic warriors, managed to track down these elusive baboons near the Danakil Desert, and then followed them from dawn to dusk on their treks from one feeding place to another.His scientific account of this period reads like a travel memoir as he describes his encounters with the Hamadryas and the people with whom they share the desert. Winding his way through cliffs and stubble, Kummer records the baboons' social life, from the development of pair relationships to the way an entire group decides where to march each day. Much like the human nomads who cope with the harsh demands of the desert environment, the Hamadryas maintain a society that is strict and patriarchal in its details but multilayered and flexible in its largest units. We learn, for example, of the Hamadryas' respect for possession that protects family structure and of the cohesion among family leaders that lessens the threat of battle. At the same time, clear-cut personalities emerge from Kummer's account, drawing us into the life stories and power struggles of individual baboons. Whereas this rich detail holds many implications for natural scientists, the colorful way it comes to life makes for a compelling book bound to entertain and educate all readers. Originally published in 1997.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Small library stamp on title page at bottom. Size: 6" X 9", Princeton University, 1995, 2.75<

1997, ISBN: 9780691037011

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New York: Princeton University, 1995 In a tale that begins at a zoo in Zurich and takes us across the deserts of Ethiopia to the Asir Mountains in Saudi Arabia, Hans Kummer recreates the … More...

New York: Princeton University, 1995 In a tale that begins at a zoo in Zurich and takes us across the deserts of Ethiopia to the Asir Mountains in Saudi Arabia, Hans Kummer recreates the adventure and intellectual thrill of the early days of field research on primates. Just as Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey introduced readers to the fascinating lives of chimpanzees and gorillas, Kummer brings us face to face with the Hamadryas baboon. With their furry white mantles and gleaming red hindquarters, the Hamadryas appear frequently in the art of the ancient Egyptians--who may have interpreted the baboons' early morning grooming rituals as sun-worshiping rites. Back then, Hamadryas were thought to be incarnates of Thoth, the god of wisdom; today they are considered to have one of the most highly structured social systems among primates, very close, in some respects, to that of humans. In the 1960s, Kummer, after conflicts with nomadic warriors, managed to track down these elusive baboons near the Danakil Desert, and then followed them from dawn to dusk on their treks from one feeding place to another.His scientific account of this period reads like a travel memoir as he describes his encounters with the Hamadryas and the people with whom they share the desert. Winding his way through cliffs and stubble, Kummer records the baboons' social life, from the development of pair relationships to the way an entire group decides where to march each day. Much like the human nomads who cope with the harsh demands of the desert environment, the Hamadryas maintain a society that is strict and patriarchal in its details but multilayered and flexible in its largest units. We learn, for example, of the Hamadryas' respect for possession that protects family structure and of the cohesion among family leaders that lessens the threat of battle. At the same time, clear-cut personalities emerge from Kummer's account, drawing us into the life stories and power struggles of individual baboons. Whereas this rich detail holds many implications for natural scientists, the colorful way it comes to life makes for a compelling book bound to entertain and educate all readers. Originally published in 1997.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Small library stamp on title page at bottom. Size: 6" X 9", Princeton University, 1995, 2.75<

2013, ISBN: 9780691037011

Princeton University Press, 1995. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Photos, drawings by Roland Hausheer. 8vo, green cloth with gold lettering on spine, archival mylar-pro… More...

Princeton University Press, 1995. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Photos, drawings by Roland Hausheer. 8vo, green cloth with gold lettering on spine, archival mylar-protected photographic dust jacket (unclipped) with circular colored photo of a Hamadrayas Baboon, drawings by Roland Hausheer, illustrated with many B&W and 8pp. of glossy color photos of baboons by the author, a line-drawn map of the Danakil Plain in Ethiopia, & 48 B&W figures, xxiii, [xxiv] + 337 pages. Hans Kummer (1930 - 2013) was a Swiss zoologist who enhanced primatology with his studies of Hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas). We include a copy of an obituary. SUPERIOR CONDITION: Tight, bright, clean text in a bright unclipped jacket with very light rubbing., Princeton University Press, 1995, 5<

1995, ISBN: 9780691037011

Übersetzer: Biederman-Thorson, M. Ann, Princeton University Press, Gebundene Ausgabe, 337 Seiten, Publiziert: 1995-12-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 0.48 kg, Umweltwissenschaft, Natur… More...

Übersetzer: Biederman-Thorson, M. Ann, Princeton University Press, Gebundene Ausgabe, 337 Seiten, Publiziert: 1995-12-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 0.48 kg, Umweltwissenschaft, Naturwissenschaft & Mathematik, Fachbücher, Kategorien, Bücher, Tiere & Pflanzen, Umwelt & Ökologie, Naturwissenschaften & Technik, Zoologie, Biologie, Biowissenschaften, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Featured Categories, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_4901, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_0, Special Features Stores, Princeton University Press, 1995<