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Roger Fouts and Stephen Tukel Mills - Next of Kin: My Conversations With Chimpanzees

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In the tradition of "When Elephants Weep" comes the captivating story of the man who has made scientific history by talking to chimpanzees--man's closest biological relative. of photos.
 

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The man who taught a chimp to talk...

Date of Review:  Dec 29, 2000
Review: After reading a short mention of chimpanzee language experiments in Carl Sagan's _Dragons of Eden_, my interest in the topic led me to this book, Roger Fouts' (written with Stephen Tukel Mills) _Next of Kin: What Chimpanzees Have Taught Me About Who...
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There's no place like home

Date of Review:  Aug 20, 2000
Review: I know I am going to get a comment or two about God and Creation and how man is superior to animals. That's why I want to say right now that, while I understand your point of view, I happen to be a member of the Darwinian camp. The authors make a...
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Language studies in chimps

Date of Review:  Aug 15, 2003
The Bottom Line: I recommend this book to anyone interested in sign language, autism, behavioral studies, and children.
Review: When I was going into college, I wanted to major in "chimp education." Yeah, I know...there is no "chimp education" major. I picked the next best thing: deaf education. I realize that deaf children should not be compared to chimps, but they can...
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Authors Stephen Tukel Mills
Nonfiction Category Biography & Autobiography • Nature
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  Blum, Deborah, New York Times Book Review: "As an exploration of professional alienation, "Next of Kin" is still an intriguing study. The pace is lively from the beginning."

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  Format: Paperback
Publisher: Bard (September 01, 1998)
Measurements: 8.25"(h) x 5.25"(w) x 1"(d), 0.75 lbs.
ISBN: 9780380728220
 

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