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Bezig met laden... The Song of the Ape: Understanding the Languages of Chimpanzeesdoor Andrew R. Halloran
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Documents the astonishing experiences that inspired the author's work in chimpanzee communication, the individual histories of five captive chimpanzees, and the scientific attempts to teach human language to chimps. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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![]() GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)599.885Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Mammals Non-human primates Apes ChimpanzeesLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:![]()
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Some of the stories are about the history of scientists trying to teach apes (gorillas, chimps, bonobos) to use human grammar and language. Many of them are about how five individual chimpanzees got to the drive-through animal park in Florida where Halloran worked and the event that sparked his study of chimpanzee communication.
Unfortunately, when I went back over the book with a critical eye, I discovered that the logical argument about why we need to study chimpanzee communication as opposed to teaching them to use human language isn’t spelled out. We’re somehow supposed to infer it from the stories. So if you read this book, and I think it’s worth reading, read it for the entertainment value and to spark some questions. Don’t read it for a definitive argument about whether apes have what we humans call language.
Posts on Halloran's website are few and far between since internet connections in the field aren't common. But you can check that out and the Maderas Rainforest Conservacy where he does research as well. (