Almost Human

July 17, 2011 • Posted in Suggested Reading, The use of chimpanzees in research

Yerkes, Robert M; London and New York: The Century Co., 1925

Dr. Yerkes records the findings of monkey and ape “collector” Rosalía Abreu, as well as describes general facts about monkeys and apes. Yerkes attempts to show their value as objects of study, and deepen “our insight into the happening and principles of mental life, social relations, and educational effort.” (From the Introduction)

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