Almost chimpanzee : searching for what makes us human, in rainforests, labs, sanctuaries, and zoos /
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...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Times Books,
2010.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| 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, |
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| Physical Description: | 369 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780805083071 0805083073 |