Chimpanzee Politics: Power and Sex among Apes
Chimpanzee Politics: Power and Sex among Apes
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000256
Book • Nonfiction
Arnhem Zoo, Netherlands • 1970s
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Chimpanzee Politics: Power and Sex among Apes, Frans de Waal explores the complex social dynamics within chimpanzee communities. The study reveals how individual chimpanzees navigate power struggles, alliances, and relationships, shedding light on behaviors similar to human political and social strategies. The book is a pioneering examination of primate social hierarchies and interactions.
Informative
Mysterious
Contemplative
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Chimpanzee Politics by Frans de Waal offers a compelling insight into the social dynamics of chimpanzees, highlighting their complex power structures and relationships. The book is praised for its engaging narrative and deep analysis but criticized for dense scientific detail that may overwhelm casual readers. Overall, it bridges animal and human social behavior in an enlightening way.
Who Should Read Chimpanzee Politics: Power and Sex among Apes?
Readers interested in primate behavior, social dynamics, and anthropology will enjoy Chimpanzee Politics. Similar to Jared Diamond’s The Third Chimpanzee and Jane Goodall’s In the Shadow of Man, it appeals to those fascinated by the parallels between ape societies and human political structures.
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256
Book • Nonfiction
Arnhem Zoo, Netherlands • 1970s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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